[Pylon at the Manhattan Bridge entrance, Brooklyn approach]

Image represented is one of a related set (BRID 0210), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views of the pylon at the Brooklyn approach to the Manhattan Bridge during construction. Caption (0210): "Side view of the pylon showing the eagle and the prow of the ship." Sign: "E. Bischoff, manufacturer of pure ... cocoa and choc..." in far right background. Caption: (0211) "Front view of the pylon. The laborer in the picture is standing on the pedestal where the statue [see BRID 0209] is to be placed." Note: The Manhattan Bridge opened in 1909.