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Description: The Washington Bridge across the Harlem River connects West 181st Street at Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan with University Avenue in the Bronx, and was the first major connection between the two boroughs. It was built in 1886-89 and was designed by Charles C. Schneider and Wilhelm Hindenbrand, with with modifcations to the design made by the Union Bridge Company, William J. McAlpine, Theodore Cooper and DeLemos & Cordes, with Edward H. Kendall as consulting architect. The bridge was reconstructed in 1989-93. (Sources: Guide to NYC Landmarks (4th ed.) and AIA Guide to NYC (5th ed.))
Title: Washington Bridge from Laurel Hill Terrace
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