{"product_id":"3149","title":"1907 Rockville Bridge Harrisburg Pennsylvania Vintage Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in a marvel of industrial engineering with this sweeping view of the Rockville Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg. Completed in 1902 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, this massive structure holds the title of the longest stone masonry arch railroad bridge in the world. Stretching 3,820 feet across the water, it features forty-eight 70-foot arches constructed from over 220,000 tons of local sandstone. This postcard captures the bridge in its early twentieth-century prime, reflecting its importance as a vital artery for rail traffic. The serene river reflection and the rugged backdrop of the surrounding mountains highlight the strength and enduring legacy of this National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1907–1910)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Harrisburg (Rockville)\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Rockville Bridge, Longest Stone Arch Bridge, Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania Railroad History, Industrial Engineering Landmarks\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Aristophot Co. (Taucha, Saxony \u0026amp; New York)\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Printed in Germany\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Halftone Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher imprint identifies the firm as the Aristophot Co., with locations in Taucha, Saxony, and New York. This specific partnership allowed for high-quality German printing of American landmarks. While the bridge was completed in 1902, the divided back format of this card narrows the manufacture date to after the March 1907 postal regulation change. The green ink used for the reverse side and the specific T-bar divider are characteristic of Aristophot productions from the late first decade of the 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rockville Bridge was designed to replace an earlier iron structure to handle the increasing weight of heavy freight. This \"bridge built to last forever\" remains a working monument to the industrial might of the Pennsylvania Railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733463158973,"sku":"3149","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3149.jpg?v=1777857185","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3149","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}