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Chicago Drawbridges 1940s
Smoggy aerial view of five drawbridges spanning the Chicago River, with traffic and warehouses on its banks, Chicago, Illinois, 1940s. Known as the drawbridge capital of the world because no other city has experimented with as many drawbridge designs as Chicago.(Photo by Fred G Korth/Getty Images)
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Fred G. Korth
Media ID 19687807
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our Chicago Drawbridges 1940s poster print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. This captivating image, captured by the talented Fred G. Korth, presents a smoggy aerial view of five drawbridges spanning the Chicago River. Warehouses line the banks, and traffic moves along the roads below, transporting you to the bustling cityscape of Chicago during the 1940s. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of vintage charm to your space."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back to the bustling cityscape of Chicago in the 1940s. With a smoggy aerial view, we are presented with a mesmerizing sight of five drawbridges gracefully spanning across the mighty Chicago River. The riverbanks are lined with warehouses and vibrant traffic, showcasing the industrial heartbeat of this iconic American city. Chicago has long been hailed as the drawbridge capital of the world, and this image perfectly captures why. No other city has experimented with such an array of drawbridge designs as Chicago did during this era. These engineering marvels not only facilitated transportation but also became integral parts of the city's identity. The photograph, taken by Fred G. Korth, beautifully encapsulates both the grandeur and grittiness that defined Chicago at that time. The monochrome palette adds a timeless quality to this snapshot in history, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail captured by Korth's lens. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Fine Art Storehouse, we can't help but be transported into an era when water traffic was vital for commerce and transport infrastructure played a pivotal role in shaping cities like Chicago. It serves as a poignant reminder of how our built environment evolves over time while still retaining its unique character and charm.
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