1906 Print Blackwell's Island Bridge Queensboro NY - ORIGINAL HISTORIC IMAGE TW3

This is an original 1906 halftone print featuring an image of Blackwell's Island Bridge in process of construction. View from New York side of East River, across Blackwell's Island, and over to Long Island shore.

Blackwell's Island is now Roosevelt Island and today the bridge is called Queensboro or (or 59th Street) Bridge. Queensboro was selected as the official name before the bridge opened in 1909, linking ManhattanÕs East Side to the factories of Long Island City in New York.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 2.5 inches; 13 x 6 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: architecture, architectural design

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