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Chicago Drawbridges 1940s
Smoggy aerial view of five drawbridges spanning the Chicago River, with traffic and warehouses on its banks, Chicago, Illinois, 1940s. Known as the drawbridge capital of the world because no other city has experimented with as many drawbridge designs as Chicago.(Photo by Fred G Korth/Getty Images)
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Fred G. Korth
Media ID 19687807
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the charm of yesteryears with our Chicago Drawbridges 1940s Canvas Print from Fine Art Storehouse. This stunning piece, captured by the talented Fred G. Korth, showcases a smoggy aerial view of five drawbridges spanning the Chicago River. Warehouses and traffic line the banks, transporting you back in time to the bustling cityscape of the 1940s. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of the original artwork, making it a captivating addition to any room in your home or office."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back to the bustling cityscape of Chicago in the 1940s. With a smoggy aerial view, we are presented with a mesmerizing sight of five drawbridges gracefully spanning across the mighty Chicago River. The riverbanks are lined with warehouses and vibrant traffic, showcasing the industrial heartbeat of this iconic American city. Chicago has long been hailed as the drawbridge capital of the world, and this image perfectly captures why. No other city has experimented with such an array of drawbridge designs as Chicago did during this era. These engineering marvels not only facilitated transportation but also became integral parts of the city's identity. The photograph, taken by Fred G. Korth, beautifully encapsulates both the grandeur and grittiness that defined Chicago at that time. The monochrome palette adds a timeless quality to this snapshot in history, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail captured by Korth's lens. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Fine Art Storehouse, we can't help but be transported into an era when water traffic was vital for commerce and transport infrastructure played a pivotal role in shaping cities like Chicago. It serves as a poignant reminder of how our built environment evolves over time while still retaining its unique character and charm.
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