Name/TitlePrinces Bridge
MakerTonkin, Ray
Maker RoleAuthor
About this objectThis is the Heritage Listing of the 1888 Princes Bridge, Melbourne, on the Victorian Heritage Register. It gives the Statement of Significance, describing what makes this bridge significant, followed by the history, the plaque citation and Extent of Registration.
The Princes Bridge was the third bridge to be built on this location following a wooden bridge, constructed in 1845, and a stone bridge constructed in 1850. There is a good description of the design and sources of the stone. Also a description of the building contractor, David Munro, and his work in Melbourne.
Date Made1999
Place MadeMelbourne, Vic.
Subject and Association DescriptionPrinces Street Bridge
Heritage Registration
History
Jenkins, D'Ebro and Grainger, designer
David Munro, builder
Named CollectionLibrary - Vertical file - Articles
Object TypeVictorian Heritage Database Report
Object numberVF-00063218
Spine LabelVF-BRIDGES-ART
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved