Bridge construction photograph collection, [ca. 1900-1930]

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Bridge construction photograph collection, [ca. 1900-1930]

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Extensive collection of photographs in 50 volumes taken by or for the New York City government illustrating step-by-step construction of bridges built in New York City. Some photographs show repair work. Major East River bridges represented are the Williamsburg Bridge, Queensboro Bridge and Manhattan Bridge. Less well-known bridges are also portrayed. Photographs document surrounding neighborhoods where bridges are located and demonstrate changes which occurred before, during, and after construction. In addition, subway connections to bridges, viaducts, and the Staten Island Trolley Line are illustrated in instances when they are connected to bridge construction.

ca. 10,000 photographs.

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Staten Island Trolley Line.

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Museum of the city of New York

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The Works Progress Administration sponsored seven photographers for the Federal Art Project for specific projects in New York City. From the description of Works Progress Administration photographic negative collection, 1937-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155487078 Incorporated in 1923 to collect objects which illustrate the growth and progress of New York City and to educate the public about the city's history. From the description of Records, 1927-1985. (...