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Robinson Bridge [B 12418] • Photograph

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Summary

Robinson Bridge, Port Adelaide. This swing bridge was built from steelwork shipped from England and was opened at Dock 1 in October 1883. The pivot bridge was 129 feet long and 36 feet wide. It had footpaths on either side. The bridge could be opened by two people using a hand lever. Rails passed over the bridge to allow freight access to the wharves.

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Physical description

Photograph; 21.6 cm x 15.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1883

Creator

Sweet, Samuel White

Collection

Part of Port Adelaide Collection

Subject

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

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Digitisation information

Date

15/02/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,420 x 2,484 pixels (8.5 MP)

Size

25.52 MB

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