Vintage Photograph Shows Manhattan Bridge Under Construction in 1909

Manhattan Bridge under construction, March 23rd, 1909
Manhattan Bridge under construction, March 23rd, 1909
Photo: LOC

Captured on March 23rd, 1909, this fantastic vintage photograph shows the construction of the Manhattan Bridge over the East River. This shot was taken from Main Street, in Brooklyn. Here is a Google Street View of approximately the same angle today, though you really can't see much of the bridge anymore:

Manhattan Bridge
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