Plans of the new Victoria bridge to be erected over the Brisbane River, Queensland, Australia

Public Works Department II1893-01-01/1893-12-31

Queensland State Archives
Runcorn, Australia

In 1896, construction began on another Victoria Bridge, which was opened on 22 June 1897 by Governor Lord Charles Lamington. Designed by Alfred Barton Brady, this version of the bridge was built from steel and wrought iron, with stone abutments designed to withstand Brisbane’s extreme weather events.

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Title: Plans of the new Victoria bridge to be erected over the Brisbane River, Queensland, Australia
Creator: Public Works Department II
Date Created: 1893-01-01/1893-12-31
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Type: Architectual plan
Rights: Copyright State of Queensland
External Link: https://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/items/ITM328494

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