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Landsdowne Bridge upstream - 09/11/2013

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Channel: Johnny Komatsu · 2013 · Travel & Events

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Location: Hume Highway, Lansvale, NSW 2166
Constructed: 1834-1836
Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions so spare some time to admire Lansdowne Bridge. Lansdowne Bridge was built by convicts from 1834-36 and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Colonial Architecture in Australia. The sandstone arch has the largest span of any surviving masonry bridge in Australia and the size, appearance and durability of this bridge make it an outstanding example of colonial engineering.Lansdowne bridge was designed and supervised by David Lennox. Born in Ayr, Scotland in 1788 David Lennox was trained as a stonemason. He worked on Telford's Menai Suspension Bridge at Anglesey in Wales and on Gloucester Bridge where he learnt the sound construction principles he used on his Colonial projects. He emigrated to Australia in 1832. He immediately found employment as a mason with the government. While working at the Legislative Council Chambers in Macquarie Street, Sydney, Lennox met the Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell. The Surveyor-General lost little time in submitting Lennox's credentials to the Governor, describing him as 'a very well qualified person recently arrived in the Colony.' Acting on Mitchell's recommendation, Governor Bourke provisionally appointed Lennox as a Sub-Inspector of Bridges at a salary of 120 pounds per annum. In June 1833 the position was confirmed by London as Superintendent of Bridges. (Wikipedia)

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