Description: NEW YORK CITY - Brooklyn Bridge - Manhattan Skyline: 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, with the Tammany Hall-controlled New York Bridge Company overseeing construction, although numerous controversies and the novelty of the design prolonged the project over thirteen years. Since opening, the Brooklyn Bridge has undergone 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 has been renovated several times, including in the 1950s, 1980s, and 2010s. This Linen Era (1930-45) postcard is in good condition. Manhattan Post Card Publishing Co. No. 35.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2025-02-01T01:02:35.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Continent: North America
Material: Paper
Theme: Aerial View, Architecture, Engineering, Bridge, Manhattan, Skyline, Cities & Towns
Region: New York
Country: USA
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Features: Linen Era
Subject: Brooklyn Bridge - Manhattan Skyline
Postage Condition: Unposted
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
City: New York City
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Era: World War II (1939-1945)
Brand/Publisher: Manhattan Post Card Publishing Co.
