no falling bridge here by Richardphotos

Photography • Architecture • posted on Apr 07, 2008

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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 thanks for viewing and any comments I recommend this post by Tallpindo http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1651915

Comments (113)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

2:56PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

really impressive! a great pic Richard.

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goldie

3:03PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

ain't that a kicker...so glad they saved this bridge! super capture--the clarity is stunning ;)

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hipps13

3:17PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Hi Richard beautiful capture interesting info sweet smile to you warm hug, Linda

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fredster66

3:18PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Beautiful image. Really a great view!

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moochagoo

3:23PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Quite good POV and view

FACEART

3:24PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Very nice work!

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Mad-Mike

3:40PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Awesome Richard! and as that old song went... "London bridges falling down.." it went down to be moved to U.S.A. :-) fantastic capture bud!

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drag

3:59PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Doesn't look to have alot of traffic that day. Love the blue sky and the green water. Interesting history this bridge has.

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delaorden_ojeda

4:55PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

clear image and superb colors, very interesting place, bravo !

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MarciaGomes

5:20PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

INTERESANTE FOTO E NARRAÇÃO SIMPLESMENTE FANTÁSTICO.++++++++5 BELA DEDICATÓRIA.

phlynn

5:28PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

No matter where you go in the world, you just can't get away from the Brits! Good capture, although it looks a little too hot for my taste!

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jocko500

5:34PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

that is something. bet it cost a whote lot more to rebuild it here. cool shot

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1010

5:58PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

A magnificent structure Richard, I bet the people are well pleased with it!

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bpclarke

7:29PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Cute capture! Bunny

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Geoaskier

7:40PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

I have read about this before....I knew about the numbering of the bricks but didn't know the details...TY I enjoy all things historical....very good shot of the bridge.

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clydedough

7:49PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Very interesting and a super shot-thanks!

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spm91g

8:31PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Outstanding image Richard!!

alKhall

8:34PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Excellent image and story Richard.. :0)

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DRAKELOT

9:12PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Fantastic capture Richard !!!!

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sharky_

9:14PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Interesting info on this bridge. Kewl. Aloha

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JazzLynn

10:03PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Fantastic photograph with a fantastic story.

frankie96

10:12PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

Colorful..clear..and detailed image...nice shot...and history...

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MrsRatbag

10:22PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

I've spent a lot of time at that bridge, my parents lived there for years. Hard to believe it's as old as it really is. Well captured here!

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Jay-el-Jay

10:37PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

I actually remember seeing pictures of this bridge from when it was being numbered and taken apart.It is nice to see that they were able to put it back together again.Fine shot.

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DennisReed

10:59PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

I water skied the Lake before the Bridge went up but after it was sold. One cold Lake!

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Buffalo1

11:11PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

A classic bit of architecture with a great POV and beautiful desert sky make for another award winning photo, Richard!

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leanndra

11:17PM | Mon, 07 April 2008

I remember when they began putting it back together here in the states. I was so amazed, and yet I felt a loss of the sense of history for people in the United Kingdom. It is a wonderful photo Richard!

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