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Now over 75 years old, the venerable Burrard Bridge is one of Vancouver’s true landmarks. This stunning structure, the ceremonial entrance to both downtown Vancouver and False Creek, has been evaluated as an 'A' on the City's Heritage Register. The Burrard Bridge, with its sculptural details, including intricately decorated towers and entrance pylons with flaming torches - a tribute to Canadian World War I Prisoners of War - is one of the only pure Art Deco bridges in the world. Opened in 1932, the bridge has remained substantially intact, except for the removal of its original light fixtures.I took this shot of the bridge from Granville Island, a small island and shopping district located in False Creek under the Granville Street Bridge. Once an industrial area in the city, it's now a popular destination for locals and tourists who appreciate the fresh fruits and vegetables at the public market, boating, and theater. This is a typical, grey November day in my fair city.
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This photo isn't mine, but it shows some of the Art Deco detail of the bridge that I thought you all might appreciate.
30 comments:
I have been over most of the bridges in your beautiful city.
Great photo and narrative.
Troy and Martha
Love that whole area. Great shot. happy swf.
I believed I have crossed this one. You live in a beautiful city.
Thanks Leslie...lovely old bridge! The sky looks wet!
Annie
Beautiful sky and water. Cool bridge!
That's one great looking bridge. You captured some serious looking clouds too :0)
Have a good weekend Leslie...
Your doing your city proud. Great shots as alwasy. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers!
Regina In Pictures
Great photos - one of my favorite places, too!
What an interesting design on that bridge, and under such dramatic grey skies too.
It sure is a pretty bridge, Leslie. Art Deco, eh?
Great photos combining the details of a beautiful old bridge and the skies at your place. You do know how to show the area off at its best. Thanks for sharing with us all in Sky Watch Friday.
Love the greys in your shot. Beautiful image and great information.
Nice shot. I don't cross many bridges down my way. Thanks for the info on the bridge. :-)
What a different but fantastic looking bridge. thanks for posting.
An increditble bridge!
Check out the clouds in that 1st photo - Great capture! And a beautiful day shot in the 2nd one!!!
Great bridge. Typical North American I would say. I would really like to visit Vancouver one day so I find all you posts about the city and surrounding areas very interesting.
Beautiful photos. Excellent post!
I found that bridge immensely interesting - it seems to be full of lovely details. Maybe you could do another post on that one day?
PS Thank you for the comment about our blue sky - today, however it is like yours - grey :-(
Your bridge has amazing detail! And love those billows of cloud above the bridge! Adds artistic drama to the whole landscape!
Beautiful bridge and interesting information. We don't have many bridges in Mumbai.
I prefer watching that wonderful building and your Sky than the color of water.
The bridge is fantastic with its steel framework.
Very nicely framed photos, Leslie!
I love this picture! The sky looks so beautiful here! Like it is parting! : ). I imagine you were a wonderful teacher!
Leslie, it's like the sky is opening above this wonderful old bridge
what a beautiful sky along with a unique bridge. very informative post, thanks. Happy skywatch!
It is weird to think art deco is that old.
Yes it is really a nice bridge, about the same age as our Sydney Harbour Bridge. I love the sky above it to.
I just love your fair city and have been over that bridge (probably many times in my life). Thanks for the great shots.
Maybe the sky there is grey but we see a bright sun here! Come and visit my blog! Something good is there for you!
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