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Title: 1883 Brooklyn Bridge Opening Harpers Weekly June 02 President Arthur Apache Scouts
📚 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📚
A Week of Triumph: Published just days after the grand opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, this June 2, 1883, edition captures the peak of the "Bridge Fever" that swept the nation. It serves as a monumental record of President Chester A. Arthur’s historic crossing and the diverse landscape of the American frontier and urban life.
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🌉 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌉
🏛️ "The Great Bridge—Pres. Arthur Crossing" (Full-Page): A magnificent full-page illustration showing President Chester A. Arthur leading the inaugural procession across the "Suspended Highway." This is a cornerstone piece for Presidential and New York City historians.
🎆 Bridge Opening Celebration (Full-Page): A second full-page feature dedicated to the opening festivities of the Brooklyn Bridge, providing additional perspectives on the engineering marvel that defined the Gilded Age.
🌵 "War Dance of Gen. Crooks Apache Scouts" (Half-Page): A "great" and historically significant print documenting General George Crook’s campaign. This offers a rare, contemporary look at the Apache scouts and the complex history of the American Indian Wars.
🚲 "The Parade on Riverside Drive" (Full-Page): A spectacular "great" full-page illustration showing hundreds of early cyclists. This is a premier artifact for bicycle history enthusiasts, documenting the 19th-century "wheeling" craze in New York City.
🇺🇸 "Decoration Day" (Front-Page): A poignant full-page cover illustration commemorating what we now call Memorial Day. It captures the somber and respectful atmosphere of the post-Civil War era.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from June 2, 1883.
Full Documentation: I have taken photos of every single page. You can personally inspect the Presidential procession and the detailed Apache war dance scene.
Guaranteed Original: This is an authentic 1883 woodblock printing—an original artifact from one of the most famous weeks in New York history.
Support: I am a dedicated partner in your collecting journey. Please reach out with any questions about the specific bridge or bicycle prints!
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Brooklyn Bridge Collectors: This issue is the essential companion to the May 26th opening issue, documenting the actual ceremony and the Presidents involvement.
Cycling & Sports Historians: The Riverside Drive bicycle parade is one of the most iconic early "cycling" prints ever published in Harpers.
Western Americana Buffs: Contemporary views of General Crook’s scouts are highly sought after for their ethnographic and military significance.
Custom Framing: This issue is a "framing goldmine." I offer professional framing for any item in my shop—the President Arthur crossing or the Bicycle Parade would make an incredible gallery piece!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to ensure the paper remains preserved for years to come.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to prevent any bending or damage during transit.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
1883 Harpers Weekly, Brooklyn Bridge Opening, President Chester A Arthur, General Crook Apache Scouts, Riverside Drive Bicycle Parade, Decoration Day 1883, New York City History, Antique Cycling Print, Western Americana, Gilded Age New York.
