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East River Maritime Commerce and Arbuckle Industrial Waterfront (1927)

An elevated view looking up the East River from the Brooklyn Bridge, showing working steam tugs and the historic Arbuckle Brothers industrial complex along the DUMBO waterfront. — East River Maritime Commerce and Arbuckle Industrial Waterfront (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

The industrial energy of New York Harbor captured by Chief Engineer Donald A. Hall Sr. in 1927 from the Brooklyn Bridge. The East River was filled with maritime commerce, steam tugs, and waterfront warehouses during his celebration stay.