SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE: Historic Photos

Pre-construction:

The old Milsons Point tram terminus and ferry terminal, c.1920

Construction:

construction of the northern abutment, 1927

construction of the southern abutment, November 1927

arch construction from the northern abutment, November 1929

arch construction c.1929

arch construction, June 1930

arch just before joining, August 1930

deck construction, November 1930

Post Construction:

Collecting the tolls, 23 March 1932, the 1st day it was open to normal traffic.

sparse traffic across the bridge, the day after opening, March 1932

Traffic across the bridge in May 1947.

aerial view, 1972

view north over toll booths in the morning peak, 1972

toll charges sign, 1976

view north from one of the gantries, c.1985

aerial view, 1993