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Benjamin Franklin Bridge postcards. [graphic].
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Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector.
Contributor
Cret, Paul Philippe, 1876-1945, architect.
Modjeski, Ralph, 1861-1940, engineer.
Title
Benjamin Franklin Bridge postcards. [graphic].
Date
1920-1930
Physical Description
13 photomechanical prints (postcards): photolithographs, color; 9 x 15 cm.(3.5 x 5.5 in.)
Description
Contains views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge spanning the Delaware River, built 1920-1926 after designs by Paul Cret and Ralph Modjeski. Images document general views of the bridge connecting Philadelphia and Camden; the construction of river piers for the bridge; the approach and anchorage of the completed bridge; street traffic on the bridge and a view of the bridge from the wharves on Delaware Avenue.
Notes
Contains 11 postcards printed in color. Also includes 2 linen postcards.
Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Subject
Bridges -- Delaware River (N.Y. - Del. and N.J.)
Bridge construction.
Geographic subject
Benjamin Franklin Bridge (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Genre
Photomechanical prints -- Color -- 1920-1930.
Postcards -- 1920-1930.
Associated name
Cret, Paul Philippe, 1876-1945, architect.
Associated name
Modjeski, Ralph, 1861-1940, engineer.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Brightbill postcards [Bridges - Delaware River (Franklin) - 11]
Accession number
Brightbill 11
011-a02-b
011-a02-d
011-a03-c
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