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Constructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection

Opening in 1932 the building of this National Icon took over 2,000 men and 8 years, costing £4.2 million

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Sydney Harbour Bridge
circa 1930: Sydney Harbour Bridge during construction. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageConstructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection: Bridge Construction

Bridge Construction
The south side of of Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, 7th August 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageConstructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection: Sydney Bridge Under Construction

Sydney Bridge Under Construction
It took over 2, 000 men eight years to build the landmark bridge and cost £ 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets and 53, 000 tonnes of steel were used for the build

Background imageConstructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection: Under Construction

Under Construction
circa 1930: The Matson liner Malolo going up Sydney Harbour, past the partially constructed Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Building In Sydney
circa 1930: Sydney harbour bridge under construction. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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Girder For Bridge
A large upright is hoisted up from a barge during the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 19th September 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageConstructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection: Girder On Barge

Girder On Barge
A large upright is floated into position on a barge during the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 19th September 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageConstructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection: Bridge Building

Bridge Building
circa 1930: Sydney harbour bridge under construction. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageConstructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection: Sailing Down Under

Sailing Down Under
13th May 1931: Yachting in Sydney harbour.The Sydney Harbour Bridge is being constructed in the background. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageConstructing Sydney Harbour Bridge Collection: Arch Construction

Arch Construction
A passenger steamer passes under Sydney Harbour Bridge during the construction of its arch, circa 1930. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


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