Within Australia
All orders ship freewithin Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
C1820
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge & Upper Ferry or Lancaster Schuylkill Bridge
The Permanent Bridge was the first covered bridge in America,Philadelphia, it replaced a pontoon bridge hence the reason it was called The Permanent Bridge. Thomas Palmer was the architect. The Upper Ferry bridge was designed by Lewis Wernwag, it was … Read Full Description
Sold
S/N: BRID-1820-UNKN–222226
Categories: Bridges
Free Shipping
See Shipping page for Terms & Conditions
Details
Full Title:
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge & Upper Ferry or Lancaster Schuylkill Bridge
Date:
C1820
Artist:
Artist Unknown
Condition:
Technique:
Original engraving
Image Size:
205mm
x 245mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1820
Description:
The Permanent Bridge was the first covered bridge in America,Philadelphia, it replaced a pontoon bridge hence the reason it was called The Permanent Bridge. Thomas Palmer was the architect. The Upper Ferry bridge was designed by Lewis Wernwag, it was built in 1812 and destroyed by fire in 1838.It was considered a new "wonder of the world" causing much interest.
