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Henry Wellge
Title
Greatest New York
Publication Place / Date
New York / 1911
Image Dimensions
27 x 8.5 inches
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VG
Stock# 100670
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A Rare Wellge View of New York City

Henry Wellge's 1911 bird's-eye view of New York City offers a comprehensive depiction of the metropolitan area, extending from Newark and Passaic, New Jersey, to Long Island and the Atlantic Ocean, and from the Harlem River to Staten Island. The illustration captures the dense urban landscape, with notable landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and the expansive green spaces of Central Park and Riverside Park providing contrast to Manhattan's crowded environment.

The East River bridges are prominently featured, including the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883 and was the first fixed crossing of the East River, the Williamsburg Bridge, completed in 1903; and the Manhattan Bridge, which began construction in 1901 and opened in 1909. These structures are depicted with remarkable detail, highlighting their significance in connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn and facilitating the city's expansion.

The waterways are bustling with maritime activity, showcasing ships and boats navigating the East and Hudson Rivers and the Upper Bay. Brooklyn's docks in Red Hook, Gravesend Bay, Coney Island, and Jamaica Bay are identifiable, reflecting the borough's role as a hub of commerce and industry. In New Jersey, industrial areas such as Bayonne are depicted with factories emitting plumes of smoke, indicative of the era's industrial growth. The region's railroads are also illustrated, with some lines labeled, emphasizing the importance of rail transport in the city's infrastructure.

This view was drawn by Henry Wellge, printed by Julius Bien and Company, and published by the New York Times Company in 1911.  

Condition Description
Minor marginal repairs in lower margin. Evidence of old folds and soiling.
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