{"product_id":"1870-steamboats-passing-at-midnight-print","title":"1870 Steamboats Passing at Midnight Print - Currier Ives Long Island Sound Maritime Moon - Gilded Age - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1870 Steamboats Passing at Midnight Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIssued around 1890 by Currier and Ives of New York, this bird's-eye view presents the Great East River Suspension Bridge looking south from Manhattan toward Brooklyn. The scene details the promenade, cable car tracks, and carriage roadway spanning the bustling waterway below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by German-born engineer John Augustus Roebling and completed by his son Washington in 1883, the structure stood as the longest suspension bridge in the world upon opening. Its dedication drew enormous crowds, with President Chester A. Arthur attending the celebrated ceremony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstruction began in 1870 and required thirteen years of labor, claiming dozens of workers to caisson disease and accident. Steel cables suspended the roadway 120 feet above high water, accommodating carriages, pedestrians, and eventually cable cars linking two of America's largest municipalities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction serves as a reminder of the engineering ambition and immigrant craftsmanship that transformed nineteenth-century urban America. Recognized as one of the finest images from the age of industrial expansion, it makes a striking addition to any home or office celebrating architectural heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":48342548512957,"sku":"ENPM0475_0810L","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":48342548545725,"sku":"ENPM0475_1114L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":48342548578493,"sku":"ENPM0475_1620L","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":48342548611261,"sku":"ENPM0475_1824L","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1nIxRN0-MzqriGT3wHMl7_knEpEbh9GXy_w1000.jpg?v=1787900183","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1870-steamboats-passing-at-midnight-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}