Tower Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in London. It is drawbridge and suspension bridge at the same time. The symbolic bridge goes over the Thames River.Affordable North Carolina Cabin Rentals Smoky Mountains Heart Affordable cabin rentals in North Carolina located minutes away from North Carolina Smoky Mountains National Park. The cabins have a premium location, are secluded, private and romantic. Our guests say that our NC rental cabins provide great value. See more information at www.angelcabins.com
Tower Bridge consists of two towers. They are connected with two horizontal walkways at the higher level of the bridge. They are designed to endure the pressure caused by the drawing lower part of the construction. The pivots and the drawing operating machinery are housed in the lower part of each tower. The original color of the construction was chocolate brown, but it was repainted in 1977 for the 25th anniversary of the ascension of Elizabeth II.
The idea for the building of this bridge came in the late 19th century. The recent growth of London’s East End and increased traffic required that a second bridge is built downstream from London Bridge. A special committee was formed to commission the construction. The plan of the civil engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry was selected among other 50 designs. It included a bascule (drawbridge) with two towers on piers that will open to let the water traffic through.
The construction started in 1886 and finished in 1894. It was built by five major contractors and 432 workers. The bridge took 70,000 tons of concrete and 11,000 tons of steel. After the death of the main designer Jones during the construction, his successor Stevenson decided to create the present Victorian Gothic façade. The goal was to keep the architectural style with the nearby London Bridge. The project is considered to have cost 1.1 million pounds at that time which can be translated into more than 100 million today.
The official opening was presided by the Pince of Wales- future King Edward VII and his wife- the Princess of Wales.
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