Historical information
Photo taken during building of 2nd John Foord Bridge, between Wahgunyah Victoria and Corowa New South Wales.
Extracts from the entry for the bridge in the Victorian Heritage Database: "The bridge is of also of historical significance for its association with the prominent local identity and pioneer businessman John Foord, who was involved in the company that erected the 1862 timber bridge on the site. ... When the new bridge was built as a replacement, it took the same name." This second bridge (the current one) was opened in January 1893,
Physical description
Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of four men, one in old style diving suit.
Subjects
References
- Victorian Heritage Database Report Outlines the heritage importance of the John Foord Bridge
