Vintage The Tombs New York City Prison Bridge of Sighs Postcard Lumitone Sepia
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage The Tombs New York City Prison Bridge of Sighs Postcard Lumitone Sepia. Published by Underhill, this sepia-toned card captures the historic nine-story structure completed in 1902, which served as a detention house for federal and criminal court cases. The reverse side provides detailed historical context about the facility's 439 cells and inmate capacity, making it a significant piece of New York City's judicial and architectural history. Antique Lumitone Photo Print postcard depicts "The Tombs," New York's City Prison at 101 Centre Street, showcasing its imposing Romanesque architecture and the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Published by Underhill, this sepia-toned card captures the historic nine-story structure completed in 1902, which served as a detention house for federal and criminal court cases. The reverse side provides detailed historical context about the facility's 439 cells and inmate capacity, making it a significant piece of New York City's judicial and architectural history. Subject: The Tombs City Prison Location: New York City, NY Publisher: Lumitone Photo Print Copyright: Underhill Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) Style: Romanesque Architecture Orientation: Landscape Finish: Sepia Tone Material: Cardstock Historical Site: Bridge of Sighs Keywords: Manhattan, Criminal Courts, Judicial History, Prison Ephemera, Vintage Souvenir, Architectural Photography, Early 1900s, Collectible Postcard, Urban History, New York State
