Sydney Harbour Bridge souvenir and commemorative items

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic landmark and one of the most recognizable structures in Australia. The idea of building a bridge across Sydney Harbour was first proposed in the late 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1920s that plans for the bridge began to take shape.

Construction of the bridge began in 1924 and took almost a decade to complete. The bridge was designed by British engineer Sir Ralph Freeman and was built by a team of over 1,400 workers using over 52,800 tonnes of steel.

The bridge consists of two main parts: the steel arch, which spans the harbour, and the concrete pylons, which anchor the arch to the ground. The arch is 134 meters high and has a span of 503 meters, making it one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world.

The bridge was officially opened on March 19, more... 1932, by the Premier of New South Wales, Jack Lang, and the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Philip Game. The opening ceremony was attended by a crowd of around one million people, who lined the streets and watched as the first cars and pedestrians crossed the bridge. On the day of the opening, more than 2,000 people were allowed to walk across the bridge before it was opened to traffic. This included a number of dignitaries, such as the Governor of New South Wales and the Premier of New South Wales. In the evening there was a spectacular fireworks display was held to mark the opening which lasted for over 30 minutes and featured more than 7,000 individual fireworks.

The opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was a major event in Australia's history, and it was seen as a symbol of the country's progress and modernity. less...