The Gasworks Bridge carries Macarthur Street over the Parramatta River in the western suburb of Parramatta. This iron lattice bridge on sandstone pylons was completed in 1885 and acquired the name due to the proximity of the gasworks that once occupied the block southeast of the bridge. The south side of the bridge was the site of Howell's wind and watermill, built in 1828 and used until 1868.
Classic name and great looking bridge Jim. Enjoy your Sunday
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful spot Jim. Enjoyed visiting here in May this year. Great capture.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a big and sturdy bridge!
ReplyDeleteThat two historical references pique my interest, Jim. I reckon there is a book on windmills in early Sydney. Of course, requiring mountains of work!
ReplyDeleteThe windmill wasn't used for very long. I like the name Parramatta - it seems fun to say!
ReplyDeleteI like the wonky bridge reflection in the water.
ReplyDeleteNice - I love old bridges like this.
ReplyDelete«Louis» appreciates the historical trivia - as well as your participation in Sunday Bridges.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections in this picture Jim and interesting history.
ReplyDeleteNice click, the way the reflection of bridge is falling on water is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautifully captured shot...lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! I look forward to more Sydney and suburbs photos.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteReally delicious photo. I love the light.
ReplyDeleteNice bridge and I love the river. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteA fine bridge, Jim!
ReplyDeleteit looks a good sturdy bridge!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.
ReplyDeleteA little more detail on Gasworks Bridge: https://www.travel-news-photos-stories.com/2020/04/sydney-harbour-bridges-gasworks-bridge.html
ReplyDeleteAs a teenager 70 years ago I entered the space between spans and on elbows and knees edged my way across from one side of the bridge to the other with traffic roaring over me just inches away. Safe to say I do not suffer from claustrophobia. Next year as a flood subsided I was paddling a Carley Float that had detached itself from dredging work in Parramatta Park in the tidal part of the river and ran aground on the same rock shelf under the bridge that must have stopped further navigation up stream by the early explorers and settlers and forced them to use the bank at Kings Wharf. John Black Comments invited blackspike37@mail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, John.
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