Ghosts of the Cooper River
In the painting "Ghosts of the Cooper River", the warm colors of the setting sun reveal the ghostly images of the great old Cooper River Bridges. The Cooper River superstructures are superstars of their era and were considered the largest in the world at that time. They remain a monument to man's engineering genius in the 1920's through the 1960's. The two large cantilever bridges connect Charleston's peninsular to Mt. Pleasant. The John P. Grace Memorial Bridge was built in the 1920's at a cost of 6 million dollars, and the Silas Pearman Bridge followed in the 1960's. The watercolor painting recreates in vivid color the moving clouds, stirring the imagination and evoking many memories. The three mile span of the Cooper River Bridges have been compared to a giant roller coaster and have become stuff of legends. The bridges struck fear in the hearts of many and the roller coaster-like ride would prompt adults and children to hide in the floor in the back seat of the car. Police had to discourage teenage dare devils who would speed over the bridges to test their courage and impress their girlfriends. A common practice was hiding in the trunk of the car to avoid the toll tax. On July 1, 1946, the bridge was declared toll free. Today, the Cooper River Bridge run attracts people from around the world. The annual event unleashes thousands of runners and walkers to the challenge. As the two old bridges fade into history, the birth of the new bridge is rising before our eyes! A new day, a new time, ushers in the Ravenel Bridge. The soaring towers of this new bridge stretch to the heavens and provide a breathtaking visual of diamonds in the sky. The new span dwarfs the two old bridges and provides a portal to new beginnings. This visual celebration of progress stands in the honor of the past and promises a bright future! Generations of Charlestonians feel a great loss with the passing of the two great bridges. Their long curvilinear lines have graced our skyline providing a dramatic view of the Charleston harbor for many years. The ghostly memories of their grace and charm will live on in our hearts forever!
For information on purchasing this print, please email madelinecarolart@gmail.com
In the painting "Ghosts of the Cooper River", the warm colors of the setting sun reveal the ghostly images of the great old Cooper River Bridges. The Cooper River superstructures are superstars of their era and were considered the largest in the world at that time. They remain a monument to man's engineering genius in the 1920's through the 1960's. The two large cantilever bridges connect Charleston's peninsular to Mt. Pleasant. The John P. Grace Memorial Bridge was built in the 1920's at a cost of 6 million dollars, and the Silas Pearman Bridge followed in the 1960's. The watercolor painting recreates in vivid color the moving clouds, stirring the imagination and evoking many memories. The three mile span of the Cooper River Bridges have been compared to a giant roller coaster and have become stuff of legends. The bridges struck fear in the hearts of many and the roller coaster-like ride would prompt adults and children to hide in the floor in the back seat of the car. Police had to discourage teenage dare devils who would speed over the bridges to test their courage and impress their girlfriends. A common practice was hiding in the trunk of the car to avoid the toll tax. On July 1, 1946, the bridge was declared toll free. Today, the Cooper River Bridge run attracts people from around the world. The annual event unleashes thousands of runners and walkers to the challenge. As the two old bridges fade into history, the birth of the new bridge is rising before our eyes! A new day, a new time, ushers in the Ravenel Bridge. The soaring towers of this new bridge stretch to the heavens and provide a breathtaking visual of diamonds in the sky. The new span dwarfs the two old bridges and provides a portal to new beginnings. This visual celebration of progress stands in the honor of the past and promises a bright future! Generations of Charlestonians feel a great loss with the passing of the two great bridges. Their long curvilinear lines have graced our skyline providing a dramatic view of the Charleston harbor for many years. The ghostly memories of their grace and charm will live on in our hearts forever!
For information on purchasing this print, please email madelinecarolart@gmail.com
In the painting "Ghosts of the Cooper River", the warm colors of the setting sun reveal the ghostly images of the great old Cooper River Bridges. The Cooper River superstructures are superstars of their era and were considered the largest in the world at that time. They remain a monument to man's engineering genius in the 1920's through the 1960's. The two large cantilever bridges connect Charleston's peninsular to Mt. Pleasant. The John P. Grace Memorial Bridge was built in the 1920's at a cost of 6 million dollars, and the Silas Pearman Bridge followed in the 1960's. The watercolor painting recreates in vivid color the moving clouds, stirring the imagination and evoking many memories. The three mile span of the Cooper River Bridges have been compared to a giant roller coaster and have become stuff of legends. The bridges struck fear in the hearts of many and the roller coaster-like ride would prompt adults and children to hide in the floor in the back seat of the car. Police had to discourage teenage dare devils who would speed over the bridges to test their courage and impress their girlfriends. A common practice was hiding in the trunk of the car to avoid the toll tax. On July 1, 1946, the bridge was declared toll free. Today, the Cooper River Bridge run attracts people from around the world. The annual event unleashes thousands of runners and walkers to the challenge. As the two old bridges fade into history, the birth of the new bridge is rising before our eyes! A new day, a new time, ushers in the Ravenel Bridge. The soaring towers of this new bridge stretch to the heavens and provide a breathtaking visual of diamonds in the sky. The new span dwarfs the two old bridges and provides a portal to new beginnings. This visual celebration of progress stands in the honor of the past and promises a bright future! Generations of Charlestonians feel a great loss with the passing of the two great bridges. Their long curvilinear lines have graced our skyline providing a dramatic view of the Charleston harbor for many years. The ghostly memories of their grace and charm will live on in our hearts forever!
For information on purchasing this print, please email madelinecarolart@gmail.com