Sunday, 25 September 2011

Parramatta, Gasworks Bridge

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.
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22 comments:

  1. MarkSunday, 25 September 2011 at 00:21:00 GMT+10

    Classic name and great looking bridge Jim. Enjoy your Sunday

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  2. Rae WalterSunday, 25 September 2011 at 00:56:00 GMT+10

    Such a beautiful spot Jim. Enjoyed visiting here in May this year. Great capture.

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  3. UnknownSunday, 25 September 2011 at 09:11:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a big and sturdy bridge!

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  4. JulieSunday, 25 September 2011 at 10:26:00 GMT+10

    That two historical references pique my interest, Jim. I reckon there is a book on windmills in early Sydney. Of course, requiring mountains of work!

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  5. LesleySunday, 25 September 2011 at 10:36:00 GMT+10

    The windmill wasn't used for very long. I like the name Parramatta - it seems fun to say!

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  6. KarenSunday, 25 September 2011 at 11:04:00 GMT+10

    I like the wonky bridge reflection in the water.

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  7. AlSunday, 25 September 2011 at 11:21:00 GMT+10

    Nice - I love old bridges like this.

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  8. Louis la VacheSunday, 25 September 2011 at 13:56:00 GMT+10

    «Louis» appreciates the historical trivia - as well as your participation in Sunday Bridges.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoSunday, 25 September 2011 at 15:59:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful reflections in this picture Jim and interesting history.

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  10. The 4-feet WonderSunday, 25 September 2011 at 17:09:00 GMT+10

    Nice click, the way the reflection of bridge is falling on water is beautiful.

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  11. KalyanSunday, 25 September 2011 at 17:33:00 GMT+10

    Simply beautifully captured shot...lovely!

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  12. UnknownSunday, 25 September 2011 at 17:52:00 GMT+10

    Great photo! I look forward to more Sydney and suburbs photos.

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  13. jooSunday, 25 September 2011 at 18:02:00 GMT+10

    It's a beautiful place!

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  14. LeoviSunday, 25 September 2011 at 19:44:00 GMT+10

    Really delicious photo. I love the light.

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  15. eileeninmdSunday, 25 September 2011 at 20:25:00 GMT+10

    Nice bridge and I love the river. Great photo.

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  16. FranciscaSunday, 25 September 2011 at 20:55:00 GMT+10

    A fine bridge, Jim!

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  17. Crafty Green PoetSunday, 25 September 2011 at 23:49:00 GMT+10

    it looks a good sturdy bridge!

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  18. Phivos NicolaidesMonday, 26 September 2011 at 07:56:00 GMT+10

    Great shot!!!

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  19. EdenMonday, 26 September 2011 at 18:18:00 GMT+10

    Great shot.

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  20. rodeimeFriday, 1 May 2020 at 22:19:00 GMT+10

    A little more detail on Gasworks Bridge: https://www.travel-news-photos-stories.com/2020/04/sydney-harbour-bridges-gasworks-bridge.html

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  21. UnknownFriday, 14 January 2022 at 09:29:00 GMT+11

    As 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

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