Bascule Collection (page 2)

Tower Bridge, central panel, side span parapets Date: circa 1892

Tower Bridge under construction, October 1892 Date: 1892

Tower Bridge under construction, June 1892 Date: 1892

Tower Bridge, River Thames, London
A raised Tower Bridge seen from the southern side of the river towards the Tower of London. The bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, built between 1886 and 1894

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Tower Bridge and Tower of London at dusk. Thames River, London, England. Date: 22/03/2008

Lion Bridge, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, 1936-37 (b / w photo)
5854244 Lion Bridge, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, 1936-37 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bascule (jeu); See-saw; Schaukel (engraving)
7194856 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bascule (jeu); See-saw; Schaukel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bascule (jeu); See-saw; Schaukel

Raised Tower bridges, Fort Point Channel, Boston, c. 1904 (b / w photo)
5854241 Raised Tower bridges, Fort Point Channel, Boston, c.1904 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

London - Tower Bridge, Guildhall and the Tower of London
Early pictorial postcard - court card sizing - Scenes and sights of London - The Tower of London, Tower Bridge (opened three years earlier in 1894) and the Guildhall. Date: 1897

Bascule Bridge and New Docks at Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, 1786 (coloured aquatint)
468883 Bascule Bridge and New Docks at Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, 1786 (coloured aquatint) by Thew, Robert (1758-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by the artist and aquatinted by F)

Garden see saw at Rambouillet, from Details des Nouveaux Jardins a la Mode
STC171958 Garden see saw at Rambouillet, from Details des Nouveaux Jardins a la Mode by George Louis le Rouge, published 1775-78 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Tower Bridge, London (closed), c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5854251 Tower Bridge, London (closed), c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Photographic Co. (fl.1898-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tower Bridge, London (open), c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242388 Tower Bridge, London (open), c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

London by Floodlight - Tower Bridge over the River Thames Date: circa 1930s

Chicago, Illinois, USA - Outer Drive Bridge and Skyline. A Freighter of the Great Lakes can be seen emerging from the (now-closed bascule bridge)

Piercy and Co.s Bascule, or see-saw 1886
A plank balanced on a high stone or other convenient elevation, was reduced by Messrs H. J. T. Piercy and Co. engineers, Broad-Street

England, London, Tower Bridge and River Thames

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England, London, Tower Bridge with early morning commuters crossing

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England, London, Tower Bridge with HMS Belfast visible

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England, London, Tower Bridge viewed from river bank

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England, London, Tower Bridge with HMS Belfast visible

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England, London, Tower Bridge with the Shard skycraper visible behind

London - Traffic on Tower Bridge Date: circa 1903

Tower Bridge, London, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Tower Bridge, London, 1915. View of Tower Bridge over the River Thames, with a ship passing under the raised bascules. The construction of the bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones

Tower Bridge, London, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Tower Bridge, London, 1906. View of Tower Bridge over the River Thames, with a ship passing under the raised bascules. The construction of the bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones

Tower Bridge, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Tower Bridge, London, c1910. View of Tower Bridge with bascules open, and the River Thames. The construction of the bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Tower Bridge, London, . Creator: Unknown
Tower Bridge, London, c1910. View of Tower Bridge with bascules open, and the River Thames. The construction of the bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

London - Tower Bridge, 1908. Creator: Unknown
London - Tower Bridge, 1908. View of Tower Bridge with bascules open, and the River Thames. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

The Jacknife Bridge, Michigan Street, Buffalo, NY, USA. Date: circa 1906

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Tower Bridge, London, England. Date:

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Tower Bridge, London, England. Date:

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Tower Bridge, London, England. Date:

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Tower Bridge, London, England. Date:

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Tower Bridge, London, England. Date:

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Tower Bridge raised on the River Thames, London. Date:

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Tower Bridge raised for Dixie Queen Paddlesteamer on the River Thames in London. Date:

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Tower Bridge on the River Thames, London. Date:

Tower Bridge, River Thames, London, England
Tower Bridge illuminated at dusk and reflected in the tranquil water of the River Thames; London, England

Tower Bridge 1950S
Tourist vessels such as Skylark London and other ships, passing under Tower Bridge, a bascule bridge which has been raised to let them sail through on the Thames. Date: 1950s

Testing the Bascule Bridge, Carmarthen, South Wales
Testing the Carmarthen Bascule Bridge at Carmarthen, Dyfed, South Wales. The bridge was built to carry the Great Western Railway over the River Towy

Camels crossing over Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt
Caravan of camels, other animals and their riders crossing over the bascule bridge at Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt. The Delta Barrage north of Cairo was constructed in the 19th century to improve

Sluice gates of the Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt, with people on the dam waiting to cross. The Delta Barrage was constructed in the 19th century to improve

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Walney Bascule Jubilee Bridge - completed in 1908 Date: circa 1908

Raised bascule, Tower Bridge, London Date: 1957

Russia, Saint-Petersburg, Dvortsoviy bridge on Neva river
Bridge over Neva river in St.Petersburg at evening. The bridge links the mainland with Vasilevskiy Island. The bridge is raised at 01.20am and in the high season crowds gather to watch

CHICAGO: SKYSCRAPERS, c1925. Skyscrapers on the Michigan Avenue Bridge. At left is the Wrigley Building, completed in 1924, and at right is the Chicago Tribune Tower, completed in 1925

Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet after Jean-Honora Fragonard (French, 1731 - 1797), La Bascule
Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet after Jean-Honora© Fragonard (French, 1731 - 1797), La Bascule, 1760, etching and engraving

Progress of the Works of the Tower Bridge over the Thames, 1888 (engraving)
XJF3058206 Progress of the Works of the Tower Bridge over the Thames, 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Illustrated London News)

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"Bascule: A Bridge of Timeless Engineering Marvels" Tower Bridge under construction, April 1892: Witness the birth of a masterpiece as Tower Bridge emerges from the depths of London's River Thames, showcasing its iconic bascule design. Tower Bridge from the southwest, March 1893: A majestic sight to behold, Tower Bridge stands tall and proud against the backdrop of a vibrant cityscape, captivating all who pass by. Tower Bridge in the 1930s: Transport yourself to an era defined by elegance and sophistication as Tower Bridge gracefully spans across the river, connecting two bustling sides of London. Tower Bridge / Carts in the 1930s: The rhythmic clatter of horse-drawn carts echoes beneath Tower Bridge's towering structure - a testament to its enduring functionality amidst changing times. USA, Connecticut, Mystic River Bascule Bridge at dawn: As dawn breaks over Mystic River's enchanting waterscape, witness the mystique unfold with this picturesque bascule bridge welcoming a new day. Workmen repairing part of walkways on Tower Bridge: Unveiling behind-the-scenes dedication and craftsmanship; skilled workmen meticulously restore and maintain every inch of this architectural marvel for generations to come. Tower Bridge in the 1940s: Amidst wartime challenges and resilience shines through; Tower bridge remains steadfastly open for business - symbolizing hope during dark times. Wan-kuo-chiao (Wanguo) or International Bascule Bride in Tianjin: Bridge cultures and connect nations with Wan-kuo-chiao (Wanguo), an international bascule bridge that unites hearts across continents in harmonious engineering brilliance. County Causeway connecting Miami and Miami Beach Florida: Embark on an unforgettable journey along County Causeway – where sun-kissed beaches meet urban vibrancy – bridging communities while embracing natural beauty. Surrey Main Pier from the South, Tower Bridge.