Lewiston Bridge Niagara River Niagara Falls NY Ontario Vintage Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
Lewiston Bridge Niagara River Niagara Falls NY Ontario Vintage Postcard. Opened to the public in July 1899, this impressive suspension bridge was a significant engineering marvel, stretching 1050 feet long and rising 80 feet above the water's surface. It also references an earlier suspension bridge at this location, built in 1850 and destroyed by a hurricane in 1865, underscoring the enduring challenge and triumph of bridging this powerful waterway. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features the historic Lewiston Bridge spanning the majestic Niagara River, connecting Lewiston, New York, with Queenstown (now Niagara-on-the-Lake), Ontario. Opened to the public in July 1899, this impressive suspension bridge was a significant engineering marvel, stretching 1050 feet long and rising 80 feet above the water's surface. It uniquely represented the only suspension bridge crossing the Niagara River at that time, differentiating itself from other structures built on arch or cantilever principles. The detailed image captures the grandeur of the bridge set against the verdant slopes of the riverbanks, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century landscape and infrastructure. The reverse side of the postcard provides fascinating historical context, detailing the bridge's specifications and its role in connecting the American and Canadian sides. It also references an earlier suspension bridge at this location, built in 1850 and destroyed by a hurricane in 1865, underscoring the enduring challenge and triumph of bridging this powerful waterway. This collectible piece, with its rich historical narrative and scenic depiction, serves as a remarkable memento of a pivotal era in cross-border connectivity and engineering ambition in the Niagara region.
