Creating an Icon: How the Sydney Harbor Bridge Could Have Looked

Creating an Icon: How the Sydney Harbor Bridge Could Have Looked
The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia, Feb. 20, 2007. Ian Waldie/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Many of us know about the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a breathtaking global icon that looms over one of the world’s finest harbours and has adorned countless postcards over the years.

Spanning 503 metres and rising to 134 metres above the water, the bridge took eight years to build and officially opened in 1932.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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