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The Singer Building from Brooklyn Bridge
"Art Lovers' New York--Volland Views"--printed on border. "Art Lovers' post card series, copyrighted 1914, P. F. Volland & Co., Chicago, U.S.A."--printed on verso. Chicago, Ill.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f2bbcf40-c55f-012f-ea46-58d385a7bc34
#TheSingerBuilding #BrooklynBridge #ArtLovers #NewYork #PFVolland&Co #Chicago #NewYorkCity #BrooklynBridge #BROOKLYNBRIDGE #ManhattanIsland #ARTLOVERS #NEWYORK #Skyscrapers #NewYork(NY)

The image displays a vintage postcard featuring an illustrated view of New York City from Brooklyn Bridge. Prominently in the center is "The Singer Building," a notable skyscraper with a distinctive spire and clock tower standing out against other buildings. The cityscape extends into the distance, capturing various architectural styles of early 20th-century urban development.

Above this scene, text reads: "THE SINGER BUILDING FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE" in capital letters, indicating that the artist's perspective is from Brooklyn Bridge looking north towards Manhattan Island. At the bottom right corner, another line states "ART LOVERS' NEW YORK VOLLAND VIEWS," which suggests a series title or collection name for these prints.

The color palette consists of muted earth tones with soft gradients, and there are subtle shadows cast on some buildings to suggest light source direction from the upper left side. The image is bordered by an off-white margin that contrasts with the yellow-tinted sky above, enhancing the focus on the urban scenery below.

Williamsburg Bridge, New York City
"Williamsburg Bridge, a combined cantilever and suspension bridge, opened Dec. 19, 1903, crossing the East River from Delancey Street, New York City to Broadway, Brooklyn. Total length 7200 feet width 118 feet, height 135 feet clear. Cost $10,000,000."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/1d5ae420-c55c-012f-d07d-58d385a7bc34
#WilliamsburgBridge #NewYorkCity #theEastRiver #DelanceyStreet #Broadway #Brooklyn #7200feet #118feet #135feet #NewYork #ManhattanIsland #Bridges

The image is a vintage postcard depicting Williamsburg Bridge in New York City. The bridge spans across a river with clear skies above and appears to have multiple cables supporting its structure. It's a large suspension bridge design characteristic of the early-to-mid-20th century, known for connecting Manhattan Island to Brooklyn by road traffic.

On either side of the river are dense urban buildings in various states of maintenance; some appear well-kept with red and brown brickwork typical of late 19th-century architecture. In the foreground, there's a concentration of these structures closer together than those along the far bank, which extends into a more open area. Some rooftops have visible chimneys or smokestacks.

The coloration is muted but suggests an older print with possible fading over time. The water reflects some blue sky and has boats navigating through it—one appears to be moving while another seems stationary near its dock. There are no people discernible in the scene, which adds a stillness that contrasts with what might usually characterize such urban landscapes.

The postcard's text at the top identifies the location as "Williamsburg Bridge, New York City," and there is an ornate design element above this heading, suggesting it was meant for decorative purposes.

Manhattan Bridge, New York City
Includes rendering of a Wright biplane above Manhattan Bridge. Cf. image ID 836245. New York, N. Y.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/17b6a0e0-c55c-012f-7421-58d385a7bc34
#ManhattanBridge #NewYorkCity #Wright #NewYork #theManhattanBridge #theEastRiver #ManhattanIsland #Brooklyn #Bridges

The image is a vintage postcard featuring an illustration of the Manhattan Bridge in New York City during what appears to be early evening or late afternoon. The bridge's iconic structure with its suspension cables and two towering piers stands prominently on either side, crossing over the East River. Several vessels are present on the water below; these include ferries, a tugboat, and other small boats, indicating active river traffic.

The sky is depicted in hues of blue and yellow, suggesting a clear day or sunset ambiance with clouds scattered across it. Notably, there's an airplane flying low over the bridge near its middle span, possibly hinting at early aviation era activities. The image carries text that reads "Manhattan Bridge, New York City," which identifies the location.

The overall impression is of a bustling cityscape from the past, with maritime and air transport activity highlighting the connectivity between Manhattan Island and Brooklyn across the river.

Bird's eye view of Manhattan, East River and Brooklyn from Woolworth Building, by night, New York City
"Manhattan Island, 19.65 square miles, was purchased in 1626 from Indians for about $24.00, land value now $4,020,000,000, total realty value improvements is $6,075,000,000, an average of $432,000 per acre. The Island has 2,331,542 inhabitants, the lower end has an office population of 400,000; land there is worth from $200 to $600 per square foot and office space rents at from $1 to $40 per square foot."--printed on verso. New York, N. Y.
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/068926d0-c55f-012f-45e9-58d385a7bc34
#Manhattan #Eastriver #Brooklyn #Woolworthbuilding #Newyorkcity #Manhattanisland #1965squaremiles #Indians #Newyork #Manhattaneast #Westrivers #Thestatueofliberty #Newyork(ny)

The image is a vintage postcard depicting a cityscape at night. In the foreground, there's a text that reads "Bird's eye view of Manhattan East and West Rivers and New York City by night." Below this description, the name "New York City" is prominently displayed. The scene features various buildings illuminated under the night sky, with the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty visible in the background. There's a street lamp providing additional lighting to the scene. The overall atmosphere suggests that this postcard captures an iconic view of one of the world's most famous cities, New York City, during its early years.

Whitehall Building, Aquarium and Battery Park, New York City
"Battery Park faces New York Harbor, being the Southern end of Manhattan Island. The Aquarium formerly known as Castle Garden Fort, contains a complete collection of fish, sea turtles and other deep sea animals. The Whitehall Building is the nearest skyscraper to the Harbor, the new addition rising to a height of 32 stories, 416 feet. The building was finished in 1921 at a cost of $4,600,000."--printed on verso.1917 New York City New York City New York City New York City New York City
http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/a6fc79c0-c559-012f-e72b-58d385a7bc34
#WhitehallBuilding #BatteryPark #NewYorkCity #NewYorkHarbor #Southern #ManhattanIsland #Aquarium #CastleGardenFort #Harbor #416feet #WhitmanBuilding #theWhitmanBuilding #TheWhitmanBuilding #NewYorkCitys #Oceanliners #NewYork(State)

The image is a vintage postcard of Whitman Building, a prominent landmark in New York City. The building is located on the waterfront and features a distinctive dome-like structure on top, which adds to its architectural charm. The postcard provides a bird's eye view of the area surrounding the Whitman Building, including other buildings and boats on the river. The Whitman Building stands out with its prominent size and central location in the image. There are no people visible in the image, giving it a somewhat tranquil feel. The color palette is muted, typical of postcards from the early 20th century, and includes shades of blue, green, and brown. The text on the postcard indicates that it was sent from New York City. Overall, the postcard captures a slice of New York City's architectural history in a picturesque manner.

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