Author: Caroline Mackaness

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Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781876991227

Bridging Sydney commemorates the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, one of the world's iconic bridge structures. From the earliest concepts for a harbor crossing to the complexities of construction during the Depression, the bridge's story is rich and complex. A remarkable feat of engineering, it signified Australia's industrial and social maturity and had a dramatic impact on the city of Sydney. In its spectacular location on Sydney Harbour, in close proximity to the Opera House, the bridge has inspired generations of artists and writers, and has become an internationally recognized symbol of Australia. This publication is the result of extensive research and is illustrated with images from public and private collections, including plans, photographs and many works of art. These images have been brought together with original sketches of alternatives for the bridge and oral histories to provide a unique perspective on this much-loved Australian icon, placing it in the context of international bridge construction and 20th century engineering.