Historical information
The 'new' John Foord Bridge was built between1887 and 1895, and replaced an 1862 timber bridge constructed by a company involving John Foord. A plaque, placed on the bridge by the The Institution of Engineers, Australia names it as a "NATIONAL ENGINEERING LANDMARK".
Physical description
Black and white photograph of two bridges. One appearing below the span of the other. The bridge in the foreground has just been opened and the old wooden bridge, being demolished, is shown in the background.
Inscriptions & markings
Written on back of photo: "John Foord Bridge, Wahgunyah. New & old"
Subjects
References
- History of Corowa Rowing Club: 1863-2013 This web site shows some excellent photographs of the 'old' John Foord Bridge when it was still new.
- Information about the new bridge from Monuments Australia Website entry includes full text of the plaque on the bridge, which was placed there in 2001, for the Centenary of Federation.
