Viewing Object

Object Description

Object ID

5331

Title

The Pattullo Bridge.

Extent

1 postcard : col. ; 8.8 x 13.9 cm.

Date

[194-?].

Description

The Pattullo Bridge from the south (Surrey) side of the Fraser River. The back of the postcard has information reading "Pattullo Bridge - Spans the Fraser River at New Westminster, B.C. It is the chief highway link between the lush Fraser Valley and the Pacific Coast."

People/Subject

Pattullo Bridge

The Pattullo Bridge is a compression arch suspended-deck bridge located in the Greater Vancouver Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. Constructed in 1936-37, it spans the Fraser River and links the city of New Westminster on the north bank of the river to the city of Surrey on the south bank. The Bridge's base surprisingly is constructed of wood. The bridge forms part of Routes 1A and 99A.

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