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Demolition of London Bridge, London

Demolition of the 19th century London Bridge, which opened in 1831. The bridge was dismantled and sold to an American entrepreneur, Robert P McCulloch of McCulloch Oil, for US $2, 460, 000. Each piece was numbered to aid reassembly. It was reconstructed at Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and re-dedicated in 1971. It now spans the Bridgewater Channel canal leading from Lake Havasu to Thomson Bay, and forms the centrepiece of a theme park in English style, complete with a Tudor period shopping mall. The Bridge has become Arizonas second-biggest tourist attraction, after the Grand Canyon. Date: 1967

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1967 Arched Arches Arizona Crane Cranes Demolition Dismantled Entrepreneur Mcculloch Numbered Piece Reassembly Reconstructed Sold


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In this evocative photograph, the Demolition of London Bridge in 1967 unfolds as a grand spectacle. The iconic 19th-century structure, which opened in 1831, stands proudly over the Thames River one last time before its dismantling. The bridge, an architectural marvel of its time, was a series of arches and stone buildings that spanned the river, connecting the City of London to the Southwark area. The bridge's demise was a result of its inability to accommodate the increasing traffic demands of the growing city. It was bought by American entrepreneur Robert P. McCulloch for US $2,460,000. Each piece of the bridge was meticulously numbered to aid in its reassembly in a new location. The photograph captures the moment as cranes loom over the bridge, their long arms reaching out to dismantle the historic structure piece by piece. The Thames River gently flows beneath, adding a sense of tranquility to the chaotic scene. The modern buildings and cranes in the background serve as a stark contrast to the traditional arched design of the bridge. The demolished pieces of the London Bridge were transported to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where they were reconstructed and re-dedicated in 1971. The bridge now spans the Bridgewater Channel canal leading from Lake Havasu to Thomson Bay and forms the centerpiece of a theme park in English style. It has become Arizona's second-biggest tourist attraction, attracting visitors from around the world who come to witness this unique piece of history. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the preservation of history. The Demolition of London Bridge marks the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new life for this historic structure in a far-off land.

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