Department of Public Works architectural renderings of bridge projects circa 1929 to 1945
Description
The material consists of architectural renderings and photographs. They were used for planning and presentation of various bridge projects. There are five renderings: 1) Proposed Vernon Avenue Bridge-Newtown Creek, pencil on paper, by Chiljean, 1940; 2) New Vernon Avenue Bridge-Brooklyn/Queens, Photostat, by Chiljean, 1946; 3) Proposed Welfare Island Bridge-Approach, Photostat, by W. Jensen, circa 1945; 4) Unidentified bridge across a waterway and rail yard, Photostat, AG Lorimer, 1944 (backed on board with partial print of Ferry W R Hearst circa 1929); 5) "View of East River from North of Ward's Island," charcoal on paper on mounting board, by Thomas Hastings circa 1929. There are three photographs: composite sheets of photographs of Bascule Bridge (16.5(H) x 20 inches (W)), circa 1938; and Arch Bridge (18x20 inches), circa 1938; and a color photogravure of Croton Aqueduct/Reservoir, circa 1940. The material is in good condition except for some minor curling and cockling.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet
Dates
circa 1929-1945
Names
Source
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Transportation (Organization)
Creator
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Public Works (Organization)
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