Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge - Digital Collections

Call NumberBRID_0070
TitleOpening of the Brooklyn Bridge
SummaryArchitectural rendering of a group of men, including three military men carrying guns, standing on the bridge. Typed caption: "The official opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, on May 24, 1883, was marked by a gala celebration, including a parade led by U. S. President Chester A. Arthur, a salute by ships in the harbor, and an hour-long display of 14 tons of fireworks. ..."
Date1883
Formatstill image
Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 10 x 8 in.
Genrearchitectural drawings (visual works)gelatin silver printsphotographic printsrenderings (drawings)
NoteDate from typed caption on verso. Typed on verso: "Please credit: Museum of the City of New York." Title from inscription on verso.
CreatorMuseum of the City of New York
SubjectBridges -- New York (State) -- New York
CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
Finding AidView the finding aid
PlaceBrooklyn 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: Brooklyn: Ceremonies & celebrations: Opening