Circa1932

The Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

By isabela.s

  • Turning of the first sod

    Turning of the first sod

  • Arch construction

    Arch construction

  • Joining of the arches

    Joining of the arches

  • The first test train, a steam locomotive, safely crossed the bridge

    The first test train, a steam locomotive, safely crossed the bridge

  • Last rivet driven through the deck to hold the bridge together

    Last rivet driven through the deck to hold the bridge together

  • 3 postage stamps were issued to commemorate the imminent opening of the bridge

    3 postage stamps were issued to commemorate the imminent opening of the bridge

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge opened

    Sydney Harbour Bridge opened