Span Collection (page 2)

Jacob Hamblin Arch seen from beneath adjacent giant sandstone in Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah

Metate Arch in Devils Garden, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

Escalante Natural Bridge, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

Escalante Natural Bridge, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

Jacob Hamblin Arch seen from beneath adjacent giant sandstone in Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah

Owachomo Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah

Owachomo Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah

Natchez-Vidalia Bridge over the Mississippi River at sunset. Seen from Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez-Vidalia Bridge over the Mississippi River after sunset. Seen from Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez-Vidalia Bridge over the Mississippi River after sunset. Seen from Natchez, Mississippi

Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Span of Railway Bridge for India, 1858....the Keeal and Huttohur Bridges...have just been constructed for the East Indian Railway Company by Messrs

Size of Argentavis magnificens compared to a human figure
An approximation of the size of Argentavis magnificens (" magnificent Argentine bird", or more literally " magnificent silver bird")

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA at Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge at dusk

New York, New York, USA skyline of Manhattan from across the East River with Queensboro Bridge at dusk

New York, New York, USA at the Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River to Brooklyn at dusk

Iwakuni, Japan from Kintaikyo Bridge over the Nishiki River

Iwakuni, Japan at Kintaikyo Bridge

Tokyo, Japan at Rainbow Bridge at night

Memphis, Tennessee, USA at Hernando de Soto Bridge

Osaka, Japan skyline on the Yodogawa River at twilight

Otsuki, Japan at Saruhashi Monkey Bridge

Kobe, Japan at Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Megami Bridge spans the Bay of Nagasaki, Japan

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA at Memorial Bridge on the Piscataqua River

Toyama, Japan park and bridge skyline

Megami Bridge spans the Bay of Nagasaki, Japan at dusk

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA skyline on the Mississippi River

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA at Crescent City Connection Bridge over the Mississippi River

Memphis, Tennessee, USA at Hernando de Soto Bridge at dusk

Portland, Oregon, USA skyline panorama on the Willamette River

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA downtown skyline on the Mississippi River below the Crescent City Connection Bridge

Woodstock, Vermont, USA Middle Covered Bridge

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge spanning the Seto Inland Sea from Kobe, Japan

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA at Crescent City Connection Bridge over the Mississippi River at dusk

Rotterdam, Netherlands, city skyline and bridge in the afternoon

Rotterdam, Netherlands, city skyline at twilight

Rotterdam, Netherlands, city skyline at night

Kobe, Japan at Akashi Kaikyo Bridge at dusk over the Seto Inland Sea

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Kobe, Japan

John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, TN, USA

Queensboro Bridge in New York City at night

Wards Island Bridge crossing the Harlem River between Manhattan Island and Wards Island in New York City

Panorama of midtown Manhattan from above Central Park treetops in New York City

Garland Lincoln N. 28 / Nieuport 28 10
Garland Lincoln N.28 / Nieuport 28 10 in the colours of the 94th Aero Squadron, United States Army Air Service. Garland Lincoln & Claude Flagg acquired several genuine Nieuport 28s

English Electric Canberra PR. 7 - PR. 9 prototype WH793
English Electric Canberra PR.7 (PR.9 prototype) WH793, at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. A brand new PR.7 taken from the production line and converted by D. Napier and Sons Ltd

Royal Air Force de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk. XV high-altitude fighter. This is an example of the rare NF Mk. XV with the extended wing-span wings, pressurised cockpit, 70 series Merlin engines

The Spit Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The Spit Bridge - a steel and concrete girder bridge with a bascule lift span across the Middle Harbour, northeast of the central business district in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Giant Walnut Tree - Bossington, Exmoor, Somerset
The Giant Walnut Tree - Bossington, Exmoor, Holnicote Estate, Somerset. Date: circa 1910s

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Spanning across continents and centuries, the concept of "span" holds a multitude of meanings. From the Old Severn Bridge in Avon, England, to the iconic Forth Rail Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland, these structures showcase human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Reminiscent of ancient times when Adam delved and Eve span, they stand as testaments to our ability to overcome obstacles. In South Wales, the Landore Viaduct construction near Swansea represents progress and development. Its sturdy arches symbolize connectivity between communities and regions. Similarly impressive is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—a marvel of 18th-century engineering—carrying water over valleys with grace and elegance. Not limited to Europe alone, they can be found worldwide. The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia stands tall as a completed masterpiece connecting bustling cityscapes. In Japan's Inland Sea lies the Kintai Bridge adorned with intricate decorative borders that reflect cultural heritage. Moving eastward towards Adana in Turkey reveals another remarkable bridge spanning time itself—an architectural gem bridging past and present generations alike. Meanwhile, London's River Thames showcases Tower Bridge standing proudly alongside City Hall, Bermondsey warehouses, and even modern wonders like The Shard—an embodiment of how spans intertwine history with contemporary life. Finally crossing over to Runcorn Railway Bridge over Mersey River demonstrates how infrastructure unites people by facilitating transportation networks for both goods and individuals. Whether it be physical structures or metaphorical connections between cultures or eras captured on a card celebrating Czechoslovakia's 20 years of unity—the essence remains unchanged: "span" signifies unity amidst diversity; it embodies humanity's relentless pursuit of progress while honoring its rich past.