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Armagh Street Bridge
The Armagh Street Bridge is a historic bridge on Armagh Street in Christchurch Central City. It sits between the Convention Centre Precinct and the Magistrates' Court, Christchurch, Magistrate's Court at the south-west corner of Victoria Square, Christchurch, Victoria Square. Its initial importance was it making a connection to the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings just beyond the Magistrate's Court. History The original wooden bridge crossing the Avon River at Armagh Street was built in 1873, and by early 1883 heavy traffic had contributed to the planking and cross-bearers wearing out. At the recommendation of the city surveyor, Charles Walkden, the Christchurch City Council commissioned a new bridge with an estimated cost of . The bridge was constructed in 1883 by builders William Greig and John Hunter using stone quarried from Hoon Hay. Construction of the bridge took only six months, despite some delays. The bridge was opened at noon on 11 December 1883 and was one o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armagh Street Park Bridge
The Armagh Street Park Bridge, also known as the Park Bridge, College Bridge and Armagh Street Hagley Bridge, is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The structure, built in 1885, spans the Avon River / Ōtākaro at Park Terrace and leads into Hagley Park, Christchurch, Hagley Park. The bridge is registered as a Category II heritage structure with Heritage New Zealand. History The original bridge at the end of Armagh Street crossing the Avon River / Ōtākaro into Hagley Park was a two-span wooden footbridge, built in 1860. The desire to enable a horse and carriage to Driving (horse), drive through the park from Christchurch to Riccarton prompted the council to commission a more permanent bridge in 1885. Much like the Armagh Street Bridge a few blocks away, Charles Walkden (1824–1908), the City Surveyor, provided the design while Greig & Hunter were the builders. Around 1935 Abigail Mickle donated iron gates to be installed at the western end of the bridge in Hagley Park as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
