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1945

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1962

  • Work on this object ended.

1964

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Photograph, Construction of Underpass, East River Drive at Queensborough Bridge

This is a Photograph. It was created by Hugh Ferriss. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1964. Its medium is photostat on sensitized paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. Hugh Ferriss.

Its dimensions are

38.3 x 61 cm (15 1/16 in. x 24 in.)

It is signed

Signed, lower right: Hugh Ferriss

Cite this object as

Photograph, Construction of Underpass, East River Drive at Queensborough Bridge; Hugh Ferriss (American, 1889–1962); USA; photostat on sensitized paper; 38.3 x 61 cm (15 1/16 in. x 24 in.); Gift of Mrs. Hugh Ferriss; 1964-5-19-b

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