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Antique Framed Print : Chicago Drawbridges 1940s
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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
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.5cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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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