July 12 1899 Studley Park Bridge

ID: 9258
Photographer: McAlpine Brothers, East Richmond
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Org ID: CL PIC 4

Description: Size: 154 x 211 mm A view of the privately-owned timber bridge which used to cross the Yarra in Abbotsford at the end of Church Street. It was also known as the Penny Bridge because of the penny toll charged to cross it. The bridge was built in 1857 and demolished around 1899. On the extreme right of the photo can be seen the veranda of a house, probably one of the two still standing by the river at this location. On the far side of the bridge is a tall chimney which possibly belongs to the Vauxhall Distillery then located at the intersection of Church Street and the Yarra. A picket fence runs along the bank of the river. Content of image: Studley Park Bridge Address: Church Street, Abbotsford bridges - studley park bridge
Subject: bridges

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