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Suspension Bridge, Northbridge c1890s

Suspension Bridge, Northbridge c1890s

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Willoughby City Library

Willoughby City Library Services encompasses Chatswood Library on The Concourse, Artarmon Library, Castle Cove Library, Naremburn Library, Northbridge Library and West Chatswood Library with a community library at Castlecrag, and a home library service

Northbridge

Northbridge, a suburb of Willoughby City Council that borders Middle Harbour on Sydney's north shore, is named for its suspension bridge, Long Gully Bridge, which was first opened in 1892. This article outlines the history of its development.

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Northern harbourside residential suburb. It takes its name from the historic stone bridge built over Tunks Park in 1892.

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Long Gully Bridge

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Suspension bridge built to encourage residential development at Northbridge and Cammeray. Built between 1889 and 1892, it was designed by Professor William H Warren of the University of Sydney and JEF Coyle, consulting engineer, and was considered one of the engineering wonders of Sydney. Poorly maintained however, it was threatened with demolition in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1936 the bridge was closed to allow for the construction of a concrete arch to support the deck of the bridge, and reopened in 1939. It is now listed on the State Heritage and Conservation Register.