Brooklyn Bridge Collection (#7)

Professor Robert Emmet Odlum, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Professor Robert Emmet Odlum, 1865-1880. Odlum, Prof. between 1865 and 1880. [Swimming instructor: first person to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, killed doing so]

Barrels of fish caught off the New England coast waiting to be shipped to... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Barrels of fish caught off the New England coast waiting to be shipped to retailers and wholesalers

Fisherman washing off the slats used to hold fish during the trip down from New... New York, 1943
New York, New York. Fisherman washing off the slats used to hold fish during the trip down from New England

Manhattan: Footpath, Brooklyn Bridge (b / w photo)
6025041 Manhattan: Footpath, Brooklyn Bridge (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footpath, Brooklyn Bridge)

Towers of Lower Manhattan, as seen from Brooklyn Bridge (b / w photo)
6025034 Towers of Lower Manhattan, as seen from Brooklyn Bridge (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towers of Lower Manhattan, as seen from Brooklyn Bridge)

Manhattan: Brooklyn Bridge (b / w photo)
6025031 Manhattan: Brooklyn Bridge (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brooklyn Bridge)

Brooklyn Bridge, 1925 (litho)
873105 Brooklyn Bridge, 1925 (litho) by Ronnebeck, Arnold (1885-1947); 32.07 x16.99 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase

Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline taken from Pebble Beach, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Skyline of Downtown Manhattan with One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Brooklyn Bridge, 1899. Creator: Henry Ward Ranger
Brooklyn Bridge, 1899. Suspension bridge over the East River, New York City

The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph)
3710007 The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph)
3710006 The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge
3525769 Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night 1883 (colour lithograph) by American School

A Daily Evening Scene at the New York Entrance to Brooklyn Bridge (litho)
5214950 A Daily Evening Scene at the New York Entrance to Brooklyn Bridge (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunset over Brooklyn Bridge (colour litho)
5214921 Sunset over Brooklyn Bridge (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset over Brooklyn Bridge, showing Old Houses on Manhattan Island)

Brooklyn Bridge from the New York Side, showing Wagon Road, Trolley Line, Elevated Cars, and Promenade (b / w photo)
5215051 Brooklyn Bridge from the New York Side, showing Wagon Road, Trolley Line, Elevated Cars, and Promenade (b/w photo) by American Photographer

New York, 1873 (colour litho)
1199917 New York, 1873 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving)
2975626 Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Brooklyn Bridge just after the opening ceremony, published 26 May 1883 (engraving)
2975604 Brooklyn Bridge just after the opening ceremony, published 26 May 1883 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Manhattan entrance to Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
5053969 Manhattan entrance to Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Passenger to cross the Brooklyn Bridge (engraving)
725670 The First Passenger to cross the Brooklyn Bridge (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Passenger to cross the Brooklyn Bridge)

New York and Brooklyn, pub. 1875 (colour lithograph)
2836288 New York and Brooklyn, pub. 1875 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Brooklyn Bridge, 1883
1575791 Brooklyn Bridge, 1883 by American Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Photograph of the Brooklyn Bridge whilst under construction)

The City of New York, compliments of Rogers, Peet & Co. Wholesale and Retail Clothiers
1079275 The City of New York, compliments of Rogers, Peet & Co. Wholesale and Retail Clothiers, Broadway, Broome & Mercer Sts. NY

The Great East River Suspension Bridge Connecting the Cities of New York & Brooklyn
1079543 The Great East River Suspension Bridge Connecting the Cities of New York & Brooklyn, Showing Also the Splendid Panorama of the Bay and the Port of New York, 1885 (litho) by Currier, N

The East River, NYC, 1904 (oil on canvas)
1079397 The East River, NYC, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Chapman, Carlton Theodore (1860-1925); A43.2x88.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, between Long Island and New York (engraving)
1624415 The Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, between Long Island and New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great East River Suspension Bridge Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn
3704138 The Great East River Suspension Bridge Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn, 1881 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Brooklyn Bridge, New York (chromolitho)
736012 Brooklyn Bridge, New York (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brooklyn Bridge, New York)

New York: Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York (photo)
6012336 New York: Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brooklyn Bridge and Lower New York)

The Great East River Suspension Bridge, pub. 1874 by Currier & Ives (colour litho)
2962100 The Great East River Suspension Bridge, pub. 1874 by Currier & Ives (colour litho) by Parsons, Charles (1821-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brooklyn Bridge, President Arthur at its opening ceremony, 24 May 1883 (engraving)
2975603 Brooklyn Bridge, President Arthur at its opening ceremony, 24 May 1883 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The City of New York, pub. 1876 (colour litho)
2652650 The City of New York, pub. 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: birds eye view of Manhattan island)

Sunrise from Chapman Dock and Old Brooklyn Navy Yard, East River
985470 Sunrise from Chapman Dock and Old Brooklyn Navy Yard, East River, New York (oil on canvas) by Baker, Elisha Taylor (1827-90)

Cable Screw Wire Boots and Shoes, 1874-75 (colour litho [trade card])
1079042 Cable Screw Wire Boots and Shoes, 1874-75 (colour litho [trade card]) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Brooklyn Bridge by Currier & Ives, c. 1892 (chromocolour litho)
2630203 The Brooklyn Bridge by Currier & Ives, c.1892 (chromocolour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brooklyn Bridge, connecting New York and Brooklyn, an Important Step in the Formation of the New Metropolis
5215027 Brooklyn Bridge, connecting New York and Brooklyn, an Important Step in the Formation of the New Metropolis (b/w photo) by American Photographer

New York, Brooklyn Bridge (photo)
6025391 New York, Brooklyn Bridge (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New York, Brooklyn Bridge)

The City of New York, 1883 (colour lithograph)
3710008 The City of New York, 1883 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great East River Suspension Bridge: Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn
3704191 The Great East River Suspension Bridge: Connecting the Cities of New York and Brooklyn, 1874 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

The great East River bridge: to connect the cities of New York & Brooklyn, c
5854254 The great East River bridge: to connect the cities of New York & Brooklyn, c.1872 (lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, under construction, c 1880 (b / w photo)
5998015 Brooklyn Bridge, New York, under construction, c 1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brooklyn Bridge, New York)

The great East River suspension bridge, c. 1883 (colour lithograph)
3710018 The great East River suspension bridge, c.1883 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph)
3710005 The City of New York (detail), 1883 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Splinter Beach, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Splinter Beach, 1916

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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.