1943 George Washington Bridge New York, NY Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This striking "moonlight" view captures the architectural majesty of the George Washington Bridge illuminated against a dark night sky. The back of the card provides fascinating technical details, noting that the span at 179th Street connects New York and New Jersey and cost a monumental $60,000,000 to build. Completed in 1931, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its opening, a title it held until 1937. The artistic tinting on the front emphasizes the glow of the massive steel towers and the moon's reflection on the Hudson River.

Details

Era: Linen 1940s (Circa 1943–1945)
City: New York City
State or Region: New York / New Jersey
Country: USA
Topic: Bridges, Night Scenes, Hudson River, Urban Infrastructure
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Acacia Card Company, 258 Broadway, New York 7, N. Y.
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)