{"product_id":"framed-antique-print-the-great-bridge-fireworks-and-illumination","title":"Framed Antique Print The Great Bridge Fireworks And Illumination","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b7dfdc811c1cdedc\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Antique Print: \"The Great Bridge - Fireworks And Illumination\" (Harper's Weekly)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eItem: #4327\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture a dazzling piece of New York City history with this elegant, wood-framed engraving from Harper's Weekly. Titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Great Bridge-Fireworks And Illumination, From The Brooklyn Side,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this stunning illustration was drawn by the renowned artist Charles Graham.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is beautifully matted and set within a classic wood frame, making it a perfect addition to any study, office, or living space for lovers of American history and antique media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: While the provided catalog text labels this as \"1880,\" Volume XXVII, No. 1380 of Harper's Weekly was actually published in June 1883, directly following the bridge's grand opening).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harper's Weekly (Volume XXVII, No. 1380, Page 344)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charles Graham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 1\/4\" L x 20\" W (1\" thick frame)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 1\/2\" L x 14.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood frame, matted antique paper print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of \"The Great Bridge\" Fireworks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration depicts the spectacular grand opening of the Brooklyn Bridge—originally referred to as the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, or simply \"The Great Bridge.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe event took place on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 24, 1883\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marking the completion of what was then the longest suspension bridge in the world. The celebration was one of the largest public gatherings in New York's history up to that point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a brief look at the pyrotechnic marvel of that night:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Massive Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fireworks display was orchestrated by James Paine, a famous pyrotechnician of the era. Over 14 tons of fireworks were staged on the bridge itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spectacle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Starting at 8:00 PM, the sky above the East River was illuminated by 10,000 rockets, Roman candles, bombshells, and cascading fountains of fire. The display lasted for over an hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Illumination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aside from the explosives, the bridge was brilliantly illuminated by 70 to 80 electric arc lamps. Electric lighting was still a tremendous novelty in 1883, and the glowing span across the river left the crowds awestruck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Crowd:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An estimated 150,000 people crossed the bridge on its opening day, while countless thousands more packed the shores of Manhattan and Brooklyn, and crowded onto boats in the East River to witness the night-time spectacle captured in this very print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northeastern Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52980264501529,"sku":"4327","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/Framed_Antique_Print_The_Great_Bridge_Fireworks_And_Illumination_Harpers_Weekly.jpg?v=1786735233","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/framed-antique-print-the-great-bridge-fireworks-and-illumination","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}