PUBLISHER: Published by Currier & Ives, 115 Nassau St. New York.
MEDIUM: Lithograph printed in color,
DATE: 1877.
EDITION SIZE: Large folio - image size 20 3/4 x 32 3/4" (52.7 x 83.2 cm).
DESCRIPTION: "The Bridge crosses the river by a single span of ,1595 Ft. suspended by four cables 15 1/2 in.s in diameter; each cable consist of 5,434 parallel steel wires; ultimate strength of each cable 11,200 tons. The approach on the New York side is 2,492 1/2 ft., the approach on the Brooklyn side 1,901 ft., total length 5,989 ft. Size of towers at high water line 140 x 59 ft., total height of Towers 2677 ft. From high water to roadway 120 Ft.,-from high water to center of span 135 ft.,- from roadway to top 158 ft.,-width of bridge 85 Ft., with tracks for steam cars, roadway for carriages, and walks for foot passengers, and an elevated promenade commanding a view of extraordinary beauty and extent. Estimated total cost $15,000,000."<br><br> This print was produced long before the bridge was completed.<br><br> One of several close variants of this iconic image that the firm published.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Good condition, has a mild mat line and some repaired tearing in the left margin.
REFERENCE: Conningham #2592. Gale #2809.
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