opening of sydney harbour bridge

By cheeseman

  • first sod turned

    the builders made their first sod
  • foundation stones laid

    foundation stones laid

    Foundation stones of southern abutment tower laid

  • arch begins

    builders start construction on the main arch
  • main arch completed

    main arch completed

    main arch completed

  • pylon completed

    last stone set in pylon
  • harbour bridge completed

    harbour bridge completed

    the grand opening of the harbour bridge and it was open for traffic
  • harbour bridge disrupption

    harbour bridge disrupption

    Francis Edward de Groot, a member of the New Guard disrupted the opening ceremony when, disguised as a military horseman, he slashed the ceremonial ribbon before the Premier was able to officially open the bridge