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#24181 - Commonwealth Bridge over the Molonglo River

Resource ID
Location
24181
Photograph 5952
Title/subtitle
Commonwealth Bridge over the Molonglo River
Picture
Commonwealth Bridge over the Molonglo River
Format
Photograph
Identifier
Parkes
Physical description
Black & white photograph; 7cm x 11cm
Summary
The original truss Commonwealth Bridge looking south c1920s
Notes
The photo is part of the collection of Charles Francis and his wife Annie Francis and was donated by their niece. On the back is written "The Bridge in Canberra in the dark ages before gardens & trees". Charles Francis Lane, at the Kingston Foreshores, is named for him.