Floating derrick (probably COMPTROLLER) hoisting section of float bridge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, circa 1911

gelatin silver print

PHOTOGRAPHS
Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation
USA, NY, Brooklyn, Williamsburg
circa 1911
paper
5-7/8 x 3-7/8 in.

Gelatin silver print on cardboard page of photograph album 1964.518 of Merritt-Chapman & Scott Corporation salvage operations; handwritten on album page "Working on float bridge for B.E.D.T. in Williamsburgh.", and on photograph upper right "3574"; floating derrick (probably COMPTROLLER) hoisting section of float bridge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, circa 1911, probably for Bureau of Eastern District Terminal; from original negative 1964.660.773; see related photographs 1964.518.509, 532-536.

1964.518.535