Name/Title
Bridge of the Republic, Chicago, Illinois, before 1911Entry/Object ID
2007.33.911ADescription
Bridge of the Republic, Chicago, Illinois, before 1911. Designed by E.J. Eckel, Architect. Chicago called for bridge designs during the City Beautiful Movement about 1909, following the Chicago Expo of 1893. This Eckel design was not successful.
07.33.911B is a glass negative.
07.33.911A Drawing of Bridge with 2 elaborately large Bridge Houses, span in center between houses with a span on either side of the houses. Handwritten on back: "Design for Bridge of the Republic by E. J. Eckel, Architect" Typed: "Return to S. D. Gookins, Secretary of Chicago Subway, Arcade, & Traction Company, 1100 Strauss Building, Chicago" Also handwritten: S D. Gookins, 704 E. 50 Place Chicago.
There are 2 photos of this drawing, as well as the above.Collection
Eckel-BrunnerMade/Created
Date made
1911Place
City
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisNotes
Medium: Photographic Paper
Location of Negative: Glass Negatives--RB Box 6Lexicon
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Bridge of the Republic, Chicago, Illinois, Out of Town, E.J. Eckel, Architect, Bridge of the Republic, Chicago, IllinoisDimensions
Dimension Notes
Printsize: 8" x 11 ½"
Drawing backed with heavy cardboard.
Duplicate photos on linen backingRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Edmond Jacques Eckel