Horseshoe Bridge

A section of the Horseshoe Bridge.

The Horseshoe Bridge is a traffic bridge located in the central business district of the city of Perth, Western Australia.

The bridge runs along William Street and crosses over the Fremantle to Perth railway line, at the western end of Perth Train Station. The area to the west of the bridge was previously a large siding area including good sheds and siding for rolling stock storage.

It also has had in the past businesses under the southern section, including book shops and record shops.

It was constructed in 1903 to reduce train induced traffic congestion in William Street. The bridge's name is derived from its shape: a horseshoe. A horseshoe design was selected to allow minimal impact on surrounding streets in the crowded urban environment. It features swan pedestal lamps on top of pillars at each end, which were specifically designed for the bridge project. ^[1]

The bridge enjoys heritage recognition, including listings on the Heritage Council’s State Register of Heritage Places, the Register of the National Estate, City of Perth’s Municipal Inventory and the National Trust^[2].

References

1. ^ City of Perth Heritage. Accessed 21 March 2006.
2. ^ www.virtualtourist.com Perth City Centre, Perth, Australia. Accessed 21 March 2006

External links

• Google Maps Satellite image of Horseshoe Bridge from Google Maps

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