Queensboro Bridge

The Queensboro Bridge is a New York City historic landmark built in the 1910s. The space underneath the Manhattan side of the bridge originally was designed for use as an open-air market. After nearly 50 years of neglect, the space was in total disrepair and home to river rats. Graciano restored this cathedral-like space to its original use as a public marketplace—the now-thriving Bridgemarket.

photo insetphoto insetphoto insetphoto inset

The project included:

  • The first-ever rebuilding of Guastavino vaults
  • Removal, cleaning, repair, and replacement of terra cotta tile — one of the largest terra-cotta restoration projects in the world
  • Replacement of over 3,600 terra-cotta tiles, 1,728 trim borders and 3,290 ornate field pieces
  • Removal of existing mortar joints and new pointing to match in terms of color and raised joint tooling

Project Portfolio Images

Queensboro Bridge
Queensboro Bridge
Queensboro Bridge
Queensboro Bridge
Queensboro Bridge
Queensboro Bridge
Queensboro Bridge
Queensboro Bridge

Project Details

  • Completion Date: 3/22/2000
  • Owner: City of New York
  • Architect: Chuck De Santo, Walter B. Melvin Associates
  • General Contractor: Grow-Perini

News and Awards

Glossary Items