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Instantaneous View of the Lake from the Terrace.
Harlem River and Macomb’s Dam Bridge. This bridge connects Manhattan with the Bronx. This is the second Macomb’s Bridge, called the wooden Central Bridge, built in 1860-61. It was a swing bridge to allow for river traffic to pass. It was rebuilt in 1890 and replaced by the current bridge in 1893.
Harlem River and Rail Road Bridge, looking East. (Front of view is courtesy of Ira Stein, verso is from the NYPL Collection.)
Looking up Broadway from the corner of Fulton St. showing the ruins of Barnum’s Museum. Astor House Hotel.
Looking up Broadway from the cor. of Fulton St. showing the ruins of Barnum’s Museum. 2-cent tax stamp on verso.
