Constructing the main cables involves stringing individual strands back and forth between anchorages. Bridge strand is looped around a wheel, and sent (via the tramway)
to the other anchorage, where it is anchored and sent back to the other side. Upon completion of the stringing, the separate strands are adjusted, collected, and seized into bundles.
Traveling sheave with bridge strand in tow passing through
blocks at tower (Autumn, 1929)
Reels containing galvanized bridge strand
Wire looped around shoes at anchorages
Collecting strands into bundles
Note finished and unfinished strands
View of spinning machinery, New York anchorage
Eight finished strands in main tower saddle (Spring,
1930)
