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I dedicate this to all our UK members.this bridge formerly was in London, but was purchased by the founder of Lake Havasu, Arizona.it was disassembled stone by stone and shipped to Arizona
LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA
In 1962, London Bridge was falling down. Built in 1831, the bridge couldn't handle the ever-increasing flow of traffic across the Thames River. The British government decided to put the bridge up for sale, and Robert McCulloch, Founder of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and Chairman of McCulloch Oil Corporation, submitted the winning bid of $2,460,000.
The bridge was dismantled, and each stone was numbered. Everything was shipped 10,000 miles to Long Beach, California, and then trucked to Lake Havasu City. Reconstruction began on September 23, 1968, with a ceremony including the Lord Mayor of London, who laid the cornerstone. On October 10, 1971, the bridge was dedicated.
London Bridge crosses a narrow boating channel that connects with Thompson Bay on the Arizona side of Lake Havasu. Prior to the arrival of London Bridge, the land upon which the bridge was placed was a peninsula. A large dredge was used to carve a one-mile channel, removing over two million cubic yards of rock and earth in the construction phase. Water was then diverted from the lake, under the bridge and then back into the lake through Thompson Bay. On the Google Map aerial view, the pushpin marked "A" is the London Bridge Resort, and just to the left is McCulloch Boulevard and the location of London Bridge.
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/places/havasu.htm
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Comments (113)
amirapsp
WOW. Working with buildings everyday I appreciate things like this. Thanx for the info. Have to fav. this. Hugs
Hendesse
Excellent clear and detailled shot. Fantastic POV and wonderful colors and light!
janedj
Fantastic beautiful and clear image Rick!!!Hugs Jane
Ra3vyn
Excellent shot and what an incredible history behind the subject matter! A+!
Darkwish
Amazing shot! Really very nice!
SapUS59
excellent image, i remember when they sold and moved it, it seems like yesterday.
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent photo and fantastic place my friend.....!!!!
NekhbetSun
Cute n clever title and thanks for the info...excellent shot Richard ! ~ Hugs ~
Bossie_Boots
Wow amazing capture hugs lou x
Doriutz
Beautiful :)
durleybeachbum
So that's where it went! Super pic and info, Richard. Thankyou!
Kuiski
It´s a very lovely capture Richard! A nice bridge
efron_241
amazing.. great bridge.. wonderful canal
dhanco
Fantastic photo and history of the bridge, Richard. What a great eye you have! Beautiful work!
OrphanedSoul
I had been told about this but I had never seen it thanks for the opertunity and the great capture!
atsoram
Fantastic beautiful and detailled shot...excellent shot Richard !
Blush
What an image:) And thanks for the info with it.... Love this Hugs Susan~
Steff_7
Awesome comp and view. Had to fav this capture Richard. Excellent...
ToniDunlap
Another trip and more exciting shooting. Thank you Richard!
rawdodb
you sure see a lot of interesting sights on your trips... Need anyone to carry your camera bag????? Excellent shot!!
magnus073
Richard I am literally in awe my friend as I had no idea at all that this bridge was here or the history behind it. Thank you so much for this and now you have me interested in learing all I can about it to add to your detailed background.
saretta
Amazing bridge,incredible to think it's been completely reassembled,wonderful!!:-)
NytsMom
awesome story about an awesome bridge shot. thanks for giving us a little something new to look at and think about.
Janiss
Houaaao Richard, such sublim place and bridge... an amazing capture my friend!
pops
Geat shot. I was tere a long time ago and it sure looks different now (the surrondings, not the bridge...lol)
jeroni
Fantastic details and wonderful colors
huismus
Beautiful photo Richard! Thanks for the info.
photostar
Excellent capture and short history of the area.
VDH
Fantastic shot and very interesting history of the beautiful bridge!
mickeyrony
Humm... That really made very picturesque And which beautiful choice to replace a bridge of another country.Humm.. Thank you very much for this part of the history a little marvel Bravo still and mile mercies ((5++)) Humm... Cela fait vraiment très pittoresque Et quel beau choix de replacer un pont d'un autre pays Humm... Merci beaucoup pour cette pièce de l'histoire une petite merveille .Bravo encore et mile mercis ((5++))