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Busy Brooklyn Bridge the year it opened, 1883

Busy Brooklyn Bridge the year it opened, 1883


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Busy Brooklyn Bridge the year it opened, 1883

Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, seen from the Manhattan side, 1883.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations

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1880s 1883 Bridge Brooklyn Carriage Cart City Crowded Horse Manhattan New York New York City Pedestrian Street Street Car Traffic Transportation Trolley Urban Urbanization Wagon Brooklyn Bridge East River Suspension Bridge


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This print captures the bustling scene on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge during its inaugural year in 1883. The image, a hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration, showcases the vibrant energy and rapid urbanization that defined New York City at the time. As pedestrians stroll alongside horse-drawn carriages and carts, trolleys traverse the bridge's expanse, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn over the East River. The historic significance of this suspension bridge is palpable as it stands tall against the city skyline. Its architectural marvel symbolizes progress and innovation in transportation during an era marked by industrial growth. This snapshot from North Wind Picture Archives transports us back to a time when streetcars clanged through crowded streets while wagons navigated their way amidst throngs of people. The vivid colors added to this vintage print bring life to an otherwise black-and-white world, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail captured by this artist's brushstroke. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and artistic craftsmanship. As we gaze upon this piece of artistry frozen in time, we are reminded of how far our cities have come since then – yet also how much they retain their heritage and traditions. The Brooklyn Bridge remains an enduring symbol not only for New York but for all Americans who cherish history and progress intertwined within one magnificent structure.

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