Victoria Bridge (Greater Montreal Area)
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Raising bridge connecting Montreal and St-Lambert. The bridge carries both road and rail traffic and can be raised to let large boats pass. The Victoria Bridge is located at the foot of Rue Bridge in Montréal.
This landmark was completed in the year 1859 and during its peak construction years six steamboats, 72 barges, 3040 men (of which there were several children between the ages of 8-12), 144 horses, and four locomotive engines were required to erect the bridge at a cost of $6,600,000.
This landmark was completed in the year 1859 and during its peak construction years six steamboats, 72 barges, 3040 men (of which there were several children between the ages of 8-12), 144 horses, and four locomotive engines were required to erect the bridge at a cost of $6,600,000.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Bridge_(Montreal)
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Coordinates: 45°29'30"N 73°31'43"W
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