. Scenes of modern New York . 2». BLACKWELLS ISLAND BRIDGE. This splendid example of cantilever bridge construction spans the East River from East 69th Street and 2d Avenue toJane and Academy streets, Long Island City. The bridge is supported by six masonry piers with a clear height over channels of 135 feet. Longest span 1182 entire structure is nearly 7700 feet in length—the longest bridge spanning the East River. It is provided with a roadway 63 feet wide, 4 trolley lines, 2 railroadtracks and 2 promenades. The bridge was completed in 1908 at a cost of over $26,000,000.

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