Description: K9 Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River, Brooklyn, Kings County, NYand connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn was erected in 1883. It is 6,016 feet long. Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard Published by Progressive Publications, Inc., NY, NY Postmarked NEW YORK, N.Y. AUG 18 1957 6:30 PMCanceled 1954 Violet 3c Statue of Liberty US Postage Stamp__________________________ The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its opening, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a deck 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water. The span was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge or the East River Bridge but was officially renamed the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915. Proposals for a bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn were first made in the early 19th century, which eventually led to the construction of the current span, designed by John A. Roebling. The project's chief engineer, his son Washington Roebling, contributed further design work, assisted by the latter's wife, Emily Warren Roebling. Construction started in 1870 and was overseen by the New York Bridge Company, which in turn was controlled by the Tammany Hall political machine. Numerous controversies and the novelty of the design prolonged the project over thirteen years. After opening, the Brooklyn Bridge underwent several reconfigurations, having carried horse-drawn vehicles and elevated railway lines until 1950. To alleviate increasing traffic flows, additional bridges and tunnels were built across the East River. Following gradual deterioration, the Brooklyn Bridge was renovated several times, including in the 1950s, 1980s, and 2010s. The Brooklyn Bridge is the southernmost of the four toll-free vehicular bridges connecting Manhattan Island and Long Island, with the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge, and the Queensboro Bridge to the north. Only passenger vehicles and pedestrian and bicycle traffic are permitted. A major tourist attraction since its opening, the Brooklyn Bridge has become an icon of New York City. Over the years, the bridge has been used as the location of various stunts and performances, as well as several crimes and attacks. The Brooklyn Bridge is designated a National Historic Landmark, a New York City landmark, and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Bridge__________________________ The Brooklyn Bridge intersects with Tillary Street and Boerum Place in Brooklyn, and Washington Street and Prospect Street in Manhattan: Tillary Street and Boerum Place: The Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway begins at this intersection in Brooklyn. Washington Street and Prospect Street: The pedestrian walkway can be accessed via the staircase in the underpass at this intersection in Manhattan. Park Row and Centre Street: The City Hall Park entrance is located at this intersection in Manhattan. Adams Street and Tillary Street: Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard is located at this intersection in Brooklyn.
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Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Number of Items in Set: 1
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Material: Cardboard, Paper
City: Brooklyn
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Progressive Publications, Inc., NY, NY
Subject: 1957 Brooklyn Bridge & Fire Boat, East River, Kings County, NY PC
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Unit Type: Unit
Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)
Country: United States
Region: New York
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Engineering, Famous Places, Roadside America, Seascape, Tourism, Transportation, Travel, hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge
Features: Chrome, Divided Back, Stamp, Stamped
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Unit Quantity: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Posted
