The Great East River Bridge 1862

"The Great East River Bridge" is a lithograph created by Currier and Ives in 1862. This print depicts a detailed view of the proposed suspension bridge over the East River in New York City. The bridge is shown connecting the cities of New York and Brooklyn, signifying the progress of engineering and urban development in the 19th century. The print captures the bustling activity on the river and surrounding cityscapes, with numerous boats and buildings filling the scene. This lithograph is a notable example of the chromolithographic prints produced by Currier and Ives, which were immensely popular in the mid-19th century.