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This consists of four Perspective Drawings by Cyril A Farey, submitted as part of the winning tender for the Sydney Harbour Bridge construction by Dorman, Long & Company in January 1924.
The watercolour Drawings are dated "1923", and show varieties of proposed arch and cantilever designs including pylons and approaches from each side of the Harbour, all however show inconsistencies with the bridge "as built". The Drawings are embellished with ships and ferries crossing the harbour or sailing beneath the bridge span, trains crossing the bridge, public foreshore areas and surrounding structures, and city buildings.
Created: 1923-01-01 to 1924-01-31
Data time period: 1923-01-01 to 1924-01-31
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