Story Bridge, Brisbane from M.V. Waiben, August 1964

The Story Bridge was built between 1935 and 1940 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and was heritage listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. It carries vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian traffic between the southern suburbs of Queensland from Kangaroo Point across to northern suburbs of Brisbane, Fortitude Valley. Of modern times, the bridge is known for its LED lighting exhibits, on view from most points of the Brisbane River as well as an iconic feature for tourist to climb whilst visiting our city. Annually it is used significantly during Riverfire displays helping to celebrates the city’s Brisbane Festival. It was opened on 6 July 1940 by Sir Leslie Orme Wilson, Governor of Queensland. It was names after John Douglas Story who was a senior public servant who strongly advocated for the bridge’s construction. Initially a toll of sixpence (5 cents) was charged to cross the bridge – the toll was removed in 1947 (Wikipedia)