![]() ![]() ![]() Frank Merriam, the Governor of California and the last speaker at the dedication ceremony of the new bridge, stood at a podium located at the foot of the great new structure, looked out over the mass of people gathered, gazed at the State Capitol ten blocks away and stated, "California during the depression has been a bridge building state. Built to decrease a growing traffic problem and beautify the main entrance to California's Capitol City, the Tower Bridge instilled pride in a community trying to become a major city. The first vertical lift bridge on the California Highway System, the Tower Bridge was described as "inextricably linked with symbolism of the future." Hailed both for its architectural design and streamlined appearance, the Tower Bridge was a welcomed addition to the landscape of a rapidly growing community. An accumulation of sixteen months of hard work, almost one million dollars and cooperation between local, state and federal government agencies along with private contractors, the Tower Bridge was ready to be dedicated and opened to the public. | Contact: Ĭopyright © 1998-2017 :: nationsonline."On a cold December day in 1935, thousands of the citizens of Sacramento, California gathered at the end of M Street to celebrate the dedication of their city's new landmark. | Information Sources | Disclaimer: Privacy Policy, etc. Made to improve cross-cultural understanding, global awareness,Īnd cultivating a cosmopolitan consciousness. To enjoy street views, grab pegman with your cursor and hoover over the map, when street view is available parts of the map will change to blue, drop pegman there and you might have a lot of fun within unimaginable boring landscapes. The "Pegman" symbol offers the switch to Google's street view, the 360-degree, panoramic street-level imagery. With the option to switch Labels (names, borders, roads, business, etc.) on and off, for a combination of satellite image and street map. Terrain, it displays a physical map with topographical details.Ĭlick the Satellite for a satellite image To switch between various map types click on this buttons:Ĭlick the Map button for a street map, this button holds the option for To Zoom in +, or Zoom out – use the zoom buttons or double click on the map to zoom in. To pan the map click on the respective arrow on the pan button or click on the map and move your mouse/pointer to drag the map around (pan). Tower Bridge construction works, 28th September 1892. Tower Bridge of London straddling the River Thames. To view the map, click on the "Map" button. He replaced Jones' original brick facade with a Victorian Gothic style. The steel framework was clad in Cornish granite and Portland stone to protect the underlying steel and to give the bridge its appearance. 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework for the towers and walkways. The idea of a bascule suspension bridge with two towers built on piers was devised by Jones' engineer, John Wolfe Barry.Ĭonstruction started in 1886, two massive piers were sunk into the riverbed to support the construction. In 1884 the Committee has chosen the design of Horace Jones, the City Architect. The Committee opened the design for the new crossing to public competition, over 50 designs were submitted. The City of London Corporation, responsible for this part of the Thames, went into action by forming the "Special Bridge or Subway Committee" in 1876, to find a solution to the river crossing problem. A traditional fixed bridge wasn't an option, because it would prevent access to the port facilities in the Pool of London by then used by ocean-going tall-masted ships and merchant vessel. In the 19th century, the East End of London has become so densely populated and commercial development has increased so that the public need for a new bridge to the east of London Bridge has mounted and the construction of a new bridge was inevitable. London Bridge, which is the next bridge upstream, was originally the only crossing for the Thames. The monument is a world-renowned symbol of London. ![]() The Tower Bridge consists of two towers connected at the upper level by two horizontal walkways and movable double leafs at the lower level, to facilitate navigation. The combined suspension and double-leaf bascule bridge was built from 1886 until 1894. Satellite view is showing the Tower Bridge of London straddling the River Thames. Satellite View of London using Google Earth Data _ Satellite View and Map of London's Tower Bridge Home Earth Continents Europe United Kingdom Country Profile London Tower Bridge ![]()
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