The West Gate Bridge

The West Gate Bridge 1978

Photographer unknown

Registration number

1758513

Artist/maker

Photographer unknown

Title

The West Gate Bridge

Production date

1978

Medium

photographic paper

Dimensions (H x W x D)

15.5 x 20.3 cm

Inscriptions

verso: (note, typed and attached to the photo): A serene view of the West Gate Bridge taken shortly after the final steel box / section was lifted into place on Friday, June 2nd, 1978. / A programme of finishing-off works is currently being undertaken, including / the road resurfacing of a major section of the bridge. West Gate, Australia''s / largest bridge, is expected to be open to traffic in September. (stamp): JOHN SQUIRE PHOTOGRAPHY / 3 RATHDOWNE STREET / N. CARLTON - PHONE 347 4922 / NEG. No. B4130 -21

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Photography, 1970s, West Gate Bridge, Construction, Melbourne,

Summary

A black and white photograph of the West Gate Bridge taken on 2 June 1978 just after the final steel box section was lifted into place. The bridge opened later that year on 15 November 1978.