[Pylon at the Manhattan Bridge entrance, Brooklyn approach] - Digital Collections

Call NumberBRID_0211
Title[Pylon at the Manhattan Bridge entrance, Brooklyn approach]
SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (BRID 0210), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views of the pylon at the Brooklyn approach to the Manhattan Bridge during construction. Caption (0210): "Side view of the pylon showing the eagle and the prow of the ship." Sign: "E. Bischoff, manufacturer of pure ... cocoa and choc..." in far right background. Caption: (0211) "Front view of the pylon. The laborer in the picture is standing on the pedestal where the statue [see BRID 0209] is to be placed." Note: The Manhattan Bridge opened in 1909.
Date1915
Formatstill image
Physical Description2 photographic prints : black & white, gelatin silver ; 9 x 8 in.
Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
NoteOn verso: date stamped (0210): Apr. 22, 1915; (0211): Apr. 8, 1915. Title from inscription and typed caption on verso; supplied partially by cataloger.
CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
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PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Manhattan Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.
FolderFolder: Bridges: Manhattan: General