REAL PHOTO - Chicago, ILLINOIS - Michigan Avenue Bridge - 1950

Description

View REAL PHOTO - Chicago, ILLINOIS - Michigan Avenue Bridge - 1950 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The bridge was proposed in the early 20th century as part of a plan to link Grant Park (downtown) and Lincoln Park (uptown) with a grand boulevard. Construction of the bridge started in 1918, it opened to traffic in 1920, and decorative work was completed in 1928. REAL PHOTO - Chicago, ILLINOIS - Michigan Avenue Bridge - 1950:  The DuSable Bridge (formerly the Michigan Avenue Bridge) is a bascule bridge that carries Michigan Avenue across the main stem of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. The bridge was proposed in the early 20th century as part of a plan to link Grant Park (downtown) and Lincoln Park (uptown) with a grand boulevard. Construction of the bridge started in 1918, it opened to traffic in 1920, and decorative work was completed in 1928. The bridge provides passage for vehicles and pedestrians on two levels. An example of a fixed trunnion bascule bridge (which is also known as a "Chicago style bascule bridge"), it may be raised to allow tall ships and boats to pass underneath. The bridge is included in the Michigan–Wacker Historic District and has been designated as a Chicago Landmark.  The location is significant in the early history of Chicago, connecting on the north near the 1780s and 1790s homestead site of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and, on the south, the early 19th century site of Fort Dearborn.  This Real Photo postcard, mailed in 1950, is in good condition.  "Grobanized" Danville, Il. No. C12. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Signed

No

Material

Paper

Year Manufactured

1950

City

Chicago

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Brand/Publisher

"Grobanized"

Subject

Michigan Avenue Bridge

Continent

North America

Type

Real Photo (RPPC)

Era

Real Photo (1900-Now)

Theme

Architecture, Cities & Towns, Bridge, DuSable Bridge

Country

United States

Region

Illinois

Features

Panoramic, Divided Back

Time Period Manufactured

1950-1959

Postage Condition

Unposted

Country of Origin

United States