Eads Bridge Collection

The Bridge at St Louis, c. 1874 (chromolithograph)
5854253 The Bridge at St Louis, c.1874 (chromolithograph) by Welcker, T. (fl.c.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: When built 1867-74 over the Mississippi River it was the longest in the world)

The Levee from Eads Bridge, St. Louis, 1919. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Levee from Eads Bridge, St. Louis, 1919

Eads Bridge, St. Louis, 1919. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Eads Bridge, St. Louis, 1919

The Ten Million Dollar Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo. c1930s. Road and railway bridge over the Mississippi River designed by James Buchanan Eads

Eads Bridge, St Louis, Missouri, USA, c1874. Designed by James B Eads, the bridge crosses the Mississippi between St Louis and East St Louis, Illinois

ST. LOUIS, EADS BRIDGE, 1875. The Eads Bridge spanning the Mississippi River, depicted the year after its completion. Drawing by Camille N. Dry, 1875

Mississippi bridge at St. Louis during the construction

ST. LOUIS: EADS BRIDGE. A view of the Eads Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River between East St. Louis, Illinois (foreground) and St

EADS BRIDGE, ST LOUIS. The Eads Bridge (built 1867-74) across the Mississippi River at St. Louis. Lithograph, 1874

ST. LOUIS: EADS BRIDGE. The Eads Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Color postcard from the St. Louis Worlds Fair, 1904

Eads Bridge construction, 1870s C014 / 2064
Eads Bridge construction. This stage of the construction of the Eads Bridge, across the Mississippi River, USA, shows the piers erected, the steel ribs completed and the roadways begun

James Buchanan Eads, US civil engineer
James Buchanan Eads (1820-1887), US civil engineer. Eads worked in salvage on the Mississippi, then built ironclad warships during the US Civil War

EADS BRIDGE, ST LOUIS. The Eads Bridge (built 1867-74) across the Mississippi River at St. Louis. Wood engraving, 19th century

EADS BRIDGE, ST LOUIS. The St. Louis Bridge during construction. The Eads Bridge (built 1867-74) across the Mississippi River at St. Louis. Wood engraving, c1872

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"The Eads Bridge: A Historic Icon Connecting St. Louis and the Mississippi River" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where a magnificent structure known as the Eads Bridge stood proudly over the mighty Mississippi River, linking East St. Louis with its counterpart on the western bank. This chromolithograph from c. 1874 captures the grandeur of this engineering marvel, showcasing its intricate design and impressive scale. The Eads Bridge was not only an architectural masterpiece but also a witness to significant events throughout history. In this lithographic depiction titled "The Cyclone striking the Eastern End of the Eads Bridge, " we catch a glimpse of nature's fury colliding with human ingenuity, highlighting both its vulnerability and resilience. As years passed, Joseph Pennell's artistic lens captured different perspectives of this iconic bridge. From his creation titled "The Levee from Eads Bridge" in 1919 to another piece simply named "Eads Bridge, " he immortalized moments frozen in time that showcased how integral this structure was to daily life in St. Louis. Often referred to as "the Ten Million Dollar Eads Bridge, " it became synonymous with progress and innovation during its construction in the 1930s. Its completion marked a new era for transportation, connecting communities on either side of the river like never before. This historical photograph taken around 1874 transports us directly onto that very bridge – witnessing bustling activity amidst horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians crossing between Missouri and Illinois. The caption reads: "Eads Bridge, St Louis, Missouri, USA. " With each passing year since its inauguration in 1874 until today, countless individuals have marveled at this feat of engineering prowess – capturing images such as those found under captions like "ST. LOUIS: EADS BRIDGE" or simply labeled as "Mississippi bridge. " These photographs serve as visual testaments to humanity's ability to conquer nature's obstacles.