Chicago Bridges
Chicago’s bridge history is defined by its evolution from 1830s ferries to becoming the North American city with the most movable bridges.
Initial crossings consisted of ferries and floating log bridges. The first official, yet poorly constructed, drawbridge was built at Dearborn Street in 1834. To handle increased traffic and river shipping, the city introduced revolving swing bridges, with 27 in place by 1871. Chicago’s bridge history is defined by its evolution from 1830s ferries to becoming the North American city with the most movable bridges. Key developments include the 1834 Dearborn St. drawbridge, the 1857 swing bridges, and the perfected "Chicago-style" trunnion bascule bridge (first in 1902), featuring counterweights in the riverbank. The iconic DuSable (Michigan Ave) Bridge, completed in 1920, exemplifies this engineering style. Initial crossings consisted of ferries and floating log bridges. The first official, yet poorly constructed, drawbridge was built at Dearborn Street in 1834. To handle increased traffic and river shipping, the city introduced revolving swing bridges, with 27 in place by 1871. The "Chicago-style" trunnion bascule bridge was perfected to allow wider navigation channels. The first example was built in 1902 at Cortland Street. Influenced by Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan, bridges like the Michigan Avenue Bridge (1920) added ornate, Beaux-Arts style bridgehouses.
This tray measure 6x9" with a depth of 3/16."
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Please see our "Details" section for more information on the construction, and care of our table trays. In the potichomania process, the glass acts as both a foundation and protective finish, saving the step of varnishing. The original intent was to recreate Greek and Etruscan vases by simulating rare and expensive Sevrés porcelain.
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Details & Care of Tray
This tray measures approximately 6x9 inches. The relative thinness of the tray – just over 1/8” thick – belies the complexity of the potichomania process. Each of our trays is comprised of a glass tray, three layers of 28# paper, four coatings of varnish, and finished with two coats, each of paint and clear acrylic spray. We’ve added a high-quality felt pad on the bottom in order to protect your home surfaces.a
Care: Please spray with a gentle glass cleanser and wipe clean. Do not submerge in water. For decorative purposes only.
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