George Washington Bridge Commemorative Medal

1931

Place madeNewark, New Jersey, United States, North America

Bronze

Overall (Medal): 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Gift of Misses Irene & Emily Braman

1953.81

The George Washington Bridge opened in 1931 as the longest suspension bridge in the world with a span of 3,500 feet. It was built and maintained by the Port of New York Authority as noted on the medal and provided a route above the Hudson River that connected Fort Lee, New Jersey and 179th street in Manhattan.

DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing George Washington Bridge with New York skyline in the background; legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE/BUILT AND OWNED BY/THE PORT OF NEW YORK AUTHORITY/DEDICATED 1931." Reverse shows two allegorical female figures, shaking hands and holding palm and laurel branches, against background of topographical map of New York and New Jersey; legend: "A MEMORIAL TO FRIENDLY COOPERATION BETWEEN STATES"; inscription in exergue: "NEW JERSEY - NEW YORK."

MarkingsInscription: reverse, in exergue, at left: "KILENYI" Inscription: edge, lower center: "WHITEHEAD - HOAG"

ClassificationsMEDALS