Curator's note | The University Bridge, also known as the 25th Street Bridge, spans the South Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon. The bridge was begun in 1913 as the city's first reinforced concrete arch bridge. The project soon encountered both financial and engineering problems, and the provincial government was left to complete the bridge in 1916. According to urban myth a construction worker fell to his death into one of the pier forms and still lies entombed in the structure. |
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Title | Installation of Arch Scaffolding and Piers |
Date | 2 April 1914 |
Physical extent | 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 21 cm |
Scope and content | Image of scaffolding and forms under construction for the west bank arch of the University Bridge at Saskatoon. Workmen adjusting reinforcement rods in concrete pier. Stacks of lumber to side; support tower and east bank in background. City Engineer's Office stamp and date on back of image. |
Repository | Saskatoon Public Library Local History Room |
Fonds/collection | General Photographs Collection | Credits | City of Saskatoon. Engineer's Office |
Retrieval information | Bridges - University - Construction, PH-2005-10-10 |
Occupation(s) |
Construction - bridges Construction workers / crews |
Theme(s) |
Construction |
Database ID | 36616 |