Northbridge, Long Gully Bridge
The Long Gully Bridge is a sandstone and concrete arch bridge in the northern suburbs. The original suspension bridge was constructed in 1892 by a team of land developers and known as the North Sydney Bridge. The engineer responsible for the construction in the Federation Gothic style bridge with medieval motifs as embellishments, was J.E. Coyle. A tramway was extended over the bridge in 1914 but most land development came much later. The bridge was poorly maintained and needed to be replaced by a concrete arch span in 1939. The sandstone towers that were considered a landmark and tourist attraction were retained. The bridge carries Miller Street over a gully from Cammeray to Northbridge, the suburb named for its location north of this bridge. This view is from the Northbridge end, back towards Cammeray.
I love this bridge.
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It looks so Medieval! I'm surprised to see this near Sidney. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIs that ever cool, excellent photo.
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Guy
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Interesting structure.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture and intriguing history. Lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteWow! I like passing thru old bridges it makes me turn back in time.
ReplyDeleteTerrific bridge!
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Indeed, I have travelled over this bridge each time I visit my uncle who moved to Northbridge in 1964. It is a joy to come down Miller Street and see this spread before me. I never tire of the incongruity.
ReplyDelete........this bridge seems coming out of a fairytale..so lovely!!
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Sydney is so fascinating city!
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There seems to be a lot of bridges on Skywatch today. Yours is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bridge and a great way to frame that beautiful blue sky!
ReplyDeletelovely shot of the bridge and sky! happy friday!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo! I love the design of the bridge.
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Glad the towers were kept, they are indeed wonderful.
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What a magnificent bridge! Wonderful history! And what beautiful skies! Fantastic capture! You got it all in one today!
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Sylvia
That is an interesting bridge. Very fanciful.
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Beautiful architecture and photos!
ReplyDeleteNice shot of this gorgeous bridge. I love bridges and their history...this one is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteFantastic arch looks great against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteI agree with EG Tour Guide's comment. I wasnt expecting this type of architectural design in Sidney, but what a surprise.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of a beautiful sky and bridge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot. I love the architectural design of the bridge.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo, but I really love reading some facts about Sydney, too. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful shot......lot warmer with you than with me..........
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That's a fascinating bridge. I was wondering about the towers, and then I read you explanation. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the perspective.
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of the arches against that beautiful sky! I'm glad they were preserved.
ReplyDeleteInteresting towers and beautiful blue sky!
ReplyDeleteWow. That's is an awesome bridge - quite unlike anything else I've seen in Australia.
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Beautiful. The arch of the bridge is magnificent.
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ReplyDeleteJ Bar: You certainly do a great job in capturing your bridges, this one is so neat.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fairytale bridge !!! Nice capture. Thank you for your comments. Have a nice SWF
ReplyDeleteCaught up on your posts. Really like Newtown. best of all. I'd be happy living in some old warehouse.. The bridge with its towers lke a medieval castle is really cool.
ReplyDeleteWell by golly, that's one spectacular bridge/gate!
ReplyDeleteWow love the bridge. Its unique architectural designs are so amazing. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeletegreat composition - the towers/gates are really lovely, glad they were preserved.
ReplyDeleteCool bridge. I'm glad the towers were retained and the character they bring to what might have been just another ordinary bridge.
ReplyDeleteSo summer perfect! One of the beauties that time couldn't wear out. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that they kept the towers when the bridge was converted. A wonderful mixture of old and new. I especially like the medieval influence.
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That's a fantastic bridge - it looks like something from medieval England!
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It is very medieval isnt it, thanks for sharing with sky watch friday.
ReplyDeleteI was a bit surpised by the style the bridge is build in but your explanation helped. Thanks!
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I like the architecture of this building. Excellent. Have a great weekend Jim!!!
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Those arches invite travellers to pass through them - wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see that old bridge with the clear blue sky in the background.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of interesting structure.
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Very impressive structure.
ReplyDeleteI love the character of older architecture. Really stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful view of the bridge and its architecture.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great picture!
ReplyDeleteyour sky is blue, mine is dark grey. It is not fair. :(
ReplyDeleteVery gothic. Thanks for another interesting post.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteA fascinating bridge. Fantastic shot!
What a cool arch and beautiful blue sky!
ReplyDeletevery cool bridge and photo!
ReplyDeleteGreat bridge, I'm so glad they kept the towers.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot - perfect framing!
ReplyDeleteRather castlelike...
ReplyDeleteThat's really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fascinating bridge!
ReplyDeleteI've always called it the Suspension Bridge. Dates me, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI also like the bridge. Agree with the other posts about the sky - it is blue. Is it true that the bridge brings you back in time like it did for Julie's uncle in 1964
ReplyDeleteKudos to J.E. Coyle for this wonderful architectural masterpiece. I particularly like that it was built with blue skies, it really makes it pop.
ReplyDeleteI love that it reminds me of a simpler medieval time. Only last week I travelled back in time to the middle ages and was chatting to some local peasants about what they would hope bridges would be like in the 21st century - this bridge is exactly what they described. If only they could see it... they would be so impressed!
I love this bridge. Another group of people that should be congratulated are the 'unsung heroes' - the engineers. A fascinating aspect of the bridge is just how high it is - it is 67metres above the park - quite a drop! Thanks again for a great post. How lovely that there are other people with similar interests.
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