Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Brooklyn Bridge drawings and plans

Collection REC-0010
Abstract: The Brooklyn Bridge was built over a thirteen year span beginning in 1869. This extensive collection contains the architectural plans and drawings created during the design, planning and construction stages for the suspension bridge by Civil Engineer, John Augustus Roebling, and includes drawings by his son Washington A. Roebling. The bridge officially opened in 1883.
Dates: 1869-1981; bulk 1869-1950

Commissioner Idilio Gracia Peña records

Collection REC-0018
Abstract: Idilio Gracia Peña served as the Director of the New York City Municipal Archives from 1978-1989 and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Records and Information Services from 1990-1995. This collection contains the records of his tenure.
Dates: 1961-1995; bulk 1977-1995

De Gregario lantern slide collection

Collection MSS-0001
Abstract: The collection consists of fifty-five glass lantern slides showing black and white images of New York City, circa 1880-1899.
Dates: circa 1880-1899

Michael Lahti collection of bridge memorabilia

Collection ACC-2017-015
Dates: circa 1883-1916