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[[Image:pattullo-from-skyt.jpg|thumb|Fraser River Swing Bridge, as seen from the [[Skybridge (Vancouver)|Skybridge]].]] |
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The '''Fraser River Swing Bridge''' crosses the [[Fraser River]] and connects [[New Westminster, British Columbia|New Westminster]] with [[Surrey, British Columbia|Surrey]]. |
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The Fraser River Swing Bridge was constructed in [[1904]], and was originally built with two decks. The lower deck was used for rail traffic, and the upper deck was used for automobile traffic. With the opening of the [[Pattullo Bridge]] in [[1937]], the upper deck was removed and the bridge was converted exclusively for rail use. |
The Fraser River Swing Bridge was constructed in [[1904]], and was originally built with two decks. The lower deck was used for rail traffic, and the upper deck was used for automobile traffic. With the opening of the [[Pattullo Bridge]] in [[1937]], the upper deck was removed and the bridge was converted exclusively for rail use. |
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Revision as of 22:29, 10 April 2006
The Fraser River Swing Bridge crosses the Fraser River and connects New Westminster with Surrey.
The Fraser River Swing Bridge was constructed in 1904, and was originally built with two decks. The lower deck was used for rail traffic, and the upper deck was used for automobile traffic. With the opening of the Pattullo Bridge in 1937, the upper deck was removed and the bridge was converted exclusively for rail use.
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