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Robinson Bridge [B 12242] • Photograph

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Summary

Robinson Swing Bridge, Port Adelaide; opened in 1883. A note on the back of the photograph says "Heming had Wharf Hotel from 1882-1887". The bridge crosses the waterway known as the South Australian Company's Basin which leads into the Port River. The Robinson Bridge replaced the Tam O'Shanter fixed Bridge. In 1880 the bridge's opening was found to be too small so a new bridge was shipped from Derby, England. The new bridge was named after the Governor of South Australia. It could be swung open by two men. It was closed in 1935

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Physical description

Photograph; 22.7 cm x 17.7 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1885

Creator

Sweet, Samuel White

Collection

Part of Port Adelaide Collection

Subject

Bridges -- South Australia -- Port Adelaide
Robinson Bridge (Port Adelaide, S.A.)

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Digitisation information

Date

14/02/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,668 x 2,993 pixels (11.0 MP)

Size

32.97 MB

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