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| The Marine Buff posted, cropped The construction of London's iconic Tower Bridge began in 1886 and was completed in 1894, marking a remarkable engineering feat of the Victorian era. Designed by architect Sir Horace Jones and civil engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry, the bridge was built to alleviate traffic congestion while maintaining river access to the bustling Pool of London docks. Tower Bridge features a unique bascule (drawbridge) design that allows it to open for passing ships. Originally powered by steam engines housed in its striking Victorian Gothic-style towers, the bridge's lifting mechanism has since been updated to use electricity and oil, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly. The structure uses over 11,000 tons of steel in its framework, which is clad in Cornish granite and Portland stone to create its distinctive appearance. The bridge is 940 feet [287m] in length, with its two towers standing at 213 feet [65m] high, connected by high-level walkways. It remains an important traffic route, with 40,000 crossings daily, and is part of the London Inner Ring Road. In addition to its functional role, Tower Bridge has become a renowned architectural landmark, symbolizing the ingenuity and ambition of the Victorian era. It continues to captivate both locals and tourists alike with its blend of practical engineering and Neo-Gothic architectural style The Ocean Buff posted with the same comment. |
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| Bridges Now and Then posted The opening ceremony for London's Tower Bridge, June 30, 1894. (Getty Images) Joe Smithe: 1 year later the Delair Bridge in Philadelphia was started. |
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| IlluminatedDriver The bridge opened in 1894. "Tower Bridge was raised 6,160 times in its first year and today still opens 1,000 times a year. Despite the huge number of openings, there have been no major accidents. Although, on the 30th December 1952, a no. 78 double decker bus did have to make a jump for it when miscommunication led to the bridge opening before the bus had time to cross." |
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| Bridges Now and Then posted View of Tower Bridge construction works, London, September 28, 1892. (Public Domain) |
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| Bridges Now and Then posted London's Tower Bridge, c. 1892. (David Willoughby / Barcroft Media) |
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| Highway Engineering Discoveries posted Tower Bridge View Uk |
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| Bridges Now and Then posted London's Tower Bridge |
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