The construction of the Williamsburg Bridge in 1903 transformed Williamsburg Brooklyn into one of the largest areas of immigrants in the United States. Williamsburg became home to a huge community of Eastern European Jews and Italians. These two groups had a massive influence on the development not only of New York City, but also American culture.
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