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Joseph Hess collection of Brooklyn Bridge photographs

Call Number

V1990.064

Date

circa 20th century, inclusive

Creator

Extent

0.03 Linear Feet three items housed in one folder.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

Included is one aerial view of the bridge, as well as two views of the bridge shown from the Brooklyn waterfront looking south towards the Manhattan cityscape. Piers and boats are also shown in the photographs.

Historical note

The Brooklyn Bridge is a steel suspension bridge that spans the East River connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. Completed in 1883, the bridge was called both the East River Bridge and the New York and Brooklyn Bridge until 1915 when the name was officially changed to the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and was further designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1972.

Scope and Contents

The Joseph Hess collection of Brooklyn Bridge photographs consists of three black-and-white 8 x 10 inch glossy photographs showing views of the Brooklyn Bridge, circa 1950. Included is one aerial view of the bridge, as well as two views of the bridge shown from the Brooklyn waterfront looking south towards the Manhattan cityscape. Piers and boats are also shown in the photographs.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction rights for the photographs have not been evaluated. For information on securing rights to publish or reproduce, please see the Brooklyn Historical Society Reproduction Rights Policy.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); Joseph Hess collection of Brooklyn Bridge photographs, V1990.064, Box number, Object ID number; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Joseph Hess, 1990.

Related Materials

The Brooklyn Historical Society holds additional manuscript and photographic collections related to the Brooklyn Bridge. Please consult with library staff for more information.

Other Finding Aids

Item level description and digital versions of images from the collection are available for searching via the image database in the library. Please consult library staff for more information.

Collection processed by

Patricia Glowinski

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-21 11:09:21 +0000.
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Language: English.

Processing Information

Fully processed to the item level.

Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: Prints by Accession 56 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201