Pyrmont Bridge in Sydney, Australia
John Job Crew BradfieldBetween 1890-1940
University of Sydney Library
Camperdown, Australia
These images of Pyrmont Bridge in Sydney, Australia are from the book 'Highway bridges of New South Wales' by John Bradfield.
One of the world's oldest surviving electrically-operated swing bridges, Pyrmont Bridge opened in 1902, and provided the main transport route between Sydney CBD and its growing western suburbs, whilst allowing tall vessels to access Darling Harbour through its swing feature.
Most famously known for the design and construction of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, Dr. J.J.C. Bradfield created a collection of 15 books documenting the early construction of Australia's roads, bridges and railways from the late 19th century through to the mid-20th century.
- Title: Pyrmont Bridge in Sydney, Australia
- Creator: John Job Crew Bradfield
- Creator Lifespan: 1867-1943
- Creator Gender: Male
- Date Created: Between 1890-1940
- Location Created: Sydney, Australia
- Original Language: English
- Provenance: This book forms part of a 15-book collection formerly owned by John Bradfield, and gifted to the University of Sydney Library by Dr. K.N.E. Bradfield.
- Original Source: University of Sydney Library Bradfield 043
- External Link: View the digitised item
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