Brooklyn Bridge Collection (#16)

NEW YORK: SOUTH STREET. Bird s-eye view of South Street, New York City, showing the Brooklyn Bridge, the Woolworth and Municipal buildings in the background. Photograph, c1917

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1895. Drawing, 1895, by Otto H. Bacher (1856-1909)

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1898. Rush for the Cars on the Brooklyn Bridge. Drawing, c1898

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1898. Brooklyn Bridge-Winter Scene on the Promenade. Drawing, c1898

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, c1900. View of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan from the Brooklyn side, just north of the bridge. Photograph, c1900

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1883. Contemporary American cartoon of the cities of New York and Brooklyn congratulating one another on the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883

EAST RIVER, c1905. Tugboats on the East River, with the Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridges in the background, New York. Photograph, c1905

USS WYOMING, c1912. U. S. Navy battleship USS Wyoming photographed from the Brooklyn Bridge, c1912
USS WYOMING, c1912. U.S. Navy battleship USS Wyoming photographed from the Brooklyn Bridge, c1912. The ship was decommissioned in 1947

Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, North America

New York skyline, Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge over East River, Lower Manhattan skyline, including Freedom Tower of World Trade Center, New York, United States of America, North America

Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge over East River, Lower Manhattan skyline, including Freedom Tower of World Trade Center, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge over East River, Lower Manhattan skyline, including Freedom Tower of World Trade Center, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge beyond, over East River, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge over East River, New York, United States of America, North America

JOHN AUGUSTUS ROEBLING (1806-1869). American (German-born) engineer: oil over a photograph, c1865

NEW YORK CITY, 1912. Panoramic view of New York City and vicinity. Lithograph, c1912

NEW YORK CITY, c1879. Bird s-eye view of New York City. Map drawn by J. W. Williams
NEW YORK CITY, c1879. Bird s-eye view of New York City. Map drawn by J.W. Williams, published by Root & Tinker, 1879

NEW YORK CITY, 1884. Bird s-eye view of New York and parts of Brooklyn. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1884

Brooklyn bridge and Manhattan skyline, New York City, USA, (B&W)

Coin-operated binoculars, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline in background, New York City, USA, (B&W)

Carrier Leyte in New York
Carrier USS Leyte passes up the East River en route to the Brooklyn Navy yard, with Brooklyn Bridge and skyscrapers of lower Manhattan in the background, New York, USA, June 4, 1948

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Lower Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge, BYC
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Lower Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge, BYC. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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circa 1880: Brooklyn Bridge, designed by American engineer John Augustus Roebling, which spans over the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan, USA

circa 1920: View of the buildings at South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge, with the office buildings of Lower Manhattan in the background. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan Skyline
View across the Brooklyn Bridge with the Manhattan skyline behind it, New York, New York, 1930s. (Photo by Lawrence Thornton/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline at dusk from Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge
circa 1955: A ship passing underneath Brooklyn Bridge, designed by John Roebling, in New York, USA. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Airplanes over New York City returning from World War I. Watercolor by Joseph Pennell, c1919
RETURN OF THE WORLD FLIERS. Airplanes over New York City returning from World War I. Watercolor by Joseph Pennell, c1919

Pedestrian walkway and graffiti, Manhattan Bridge, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

High angle view of Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Defocussed view of Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline at night, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline at sunset, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge detail, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Yellow taxi cab crossing Brooklyn Bridge with the Lower Manhattan skyline behind, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyscrapers including One World Trade Center, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Janes Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park with Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyscrapers including One World Trade Center beyond, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Diagram of an air lock used to construct the caissons of the Brooklyn Bridge. Wood engraving, c1880
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: AIR LOCK. Diagram of an air lock used to construct the caissons of the Brooklyn Bridge. Wood engraving, c1880

Arrangement of the nineteen strand 15 3 / 4 inch diameter cable devised by Washington Roebling
BROOKLYN BRIDGE CABLES. Arrangement of the nineteen strand 15 3/4 inch diameter cable devised by Washington Roebling

Expansion joint in center truss of the Brooklyn Bridge. Wood engraving, c1880
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: TRUSS. Expansion joint in center truss of the Brooklyn Bridge. Wood engraving, c1880

Elevation of the Brooklyn Bridge, showing temporary ropes used in cable-making. Line engraving, 19th century
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: ELEVATION. Elevation of the Brooklyn Bridge, showing temporary ropes used in cable-making. Line engraving, 19th century

Section of tower of the Brooklyn Bridge, showing saddle-plate and lowering of strand into position
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: TOWER. Section of tower of the Brooklyn Bridge, showing saddle-plate and lowering of strand into position. Line engraving, 19th century

Section of top and back of anchorage on the Brooklyn Bridge. Line engraving, c1883
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: DIAGRAM. Section of top and back of anchorage on the Brooklyn Bridge. Line engraving, c1883

Diagram of the machinery for hoisting stone during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, c1880
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: DIAGRAM. Diagram of the machinery for hoisting stone during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, c1880

Cross-section of the caisson and masonry foundation of the Brooklyn Bridge, c1870
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: CAISSON. Cross-section of the caisson and masonry foundation of the Brooklyn Bridge, c1870

New York and Brooklyn Bridge Postcard. 1904, New York and Brooklyn Bridge Postcard

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"Iconic and Majestic: The Brooklyn Bridge Connecting Manhattan and New York City" The Brooklyn Bridge, a symbol of architectural brilliance, stands tall as it gracefully spans the East River, linking the bustling boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. This historic landmark has witnessed countless stories unfold since its grand opening in 1883. Back in the day, distinguished guests received engraved invitations by Tiffany & Co to attend the momentous opening ceremony on May 24th, 1883. As they crossed this engineering marvel for the first time, their eyes were met with an awe-inspiring sight - a busy bridge teeming with excitement and anticipation. Fast forward to today; visitors can still experience that same sense of wonder when gazing upon the magnificent structure. Whether viewed from Lower Manhattan or enjoyed while dining at The River Cafe beneath its towering arches, the Brooklyn Bridge never fails to captivate hearts. As dusk settles over New York City's skyline, a magical transformation takes place. The bridge becomes illuminated against a backdrop of twinkling lights from Lower Manhattan's financial district, and is during these moments that one truly appreciates both its historical significance and timeless beauty. Intriguingly enough, even Mephisto Cigars recognized this iconic landmark's allure back in history when they printed their label featuring an image of the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge. Its presence was undeniable then just as it is now – forever etched into our collective memory. So next time you find yourself strolling across this legendary suspension bridge or admiring it from afar, take a moment to reflect on its rich history and appreciate how it unites two vibrant boroughs while serving as an emblematic gateway between past and present.