Hull in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) / Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
1. Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) /
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) Marker
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) Marker
This bridge was built by the Dominion Bridge Company of Lachine, Quebec, and H.J. Beemer, contractor, for the Pontiac Pacific Junction Railway and the Ottawa Gatineau Railway. Construction began in February, 1898; the bridge was opened to the public in March, 1901.
Ce pont a été construit par la « Dominion Bridge Company » de Lachine, Québec et par l'entrepreneur H.J. Beemer, pour les compagnies de chemin de fer « Pontiac Pacific Junction » et « Ottawa Gatineau ». La construction du pont a débuté en février 1898 et ce dernier a été ouvert au public en mars 1901.
Erected by Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1898.
Location. 45° 25.758′ N, 75° 42.135′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Hull. Marker is on Alexandra Bridge (Saint Patrick Street), 0.4 kilometers west of Sussex Drive (Route 93), on the left when traveling west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexandra (Interprovincial) Bridge / Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) (here, next to this marker); People at an Ancient Crossroads / Un ancien point de jonction (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilderness Highway / Une route au beau milieu de la nature (within shouting distance of this marker); Building for a New Canada / Construire un nouveau Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Canadian Mint / La Monnaie Royale Canadienne (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Room With A View (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Motherhouse, Sisters of Charity at Ottawa (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Mother House, Sisters of Charity / Maison Mère, Sœurs de la Charité (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
More about this marker. There is a nearly identical (language precedence reversed) marker near the west end of the bridge, in Gatineau, Québec.
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Il y a un marqueur presque identique (préséance linguistique inversée) près de l’extrémité ouest du pont, à Gatineau, au Québec.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Pont — Alexandra
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
2. Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) /
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) Marker
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) Marker
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(vers le sud le long de la rivière des Outaouais • Ottawa, Ontario à gauche • Gatineau, Québec à droite)
Also see . . . Royal Alexandra Interprovincial Bridge (Wikipedia). The bridge was constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1898 and 1900. Four barges were built to move steel beams into position. During the winter (1899–1900) workmen toiled day and night chopping channels to keep the ice clear for the barges to pass so that work could continue on the superstructure. Considerable construction delays were caused by the severe winter conditions. The bridge was designed primarily to carry CPR trains but also had a track for local electric trolley service between Ottawa and Hull, as well as a lane for carriage traffic. (Submitted on June 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
3. Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) /
Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) Marker
Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) Marker
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(Marqueur presque identique près de l’extrémité ouest du pont, à Gatineau, Québec.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
4. Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) /
Alexandra (Interprovincial) Bridge Marker
Alexandra (Interprovincial) Bridge Marker
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(Marqueur presque identique près de l’extrémité ouest du pont, à Gatineau, Québec. Musée canadien de l’histoire en arrière-plan.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
5. Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) /
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial)
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial)
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(approche est — d’Ottawa)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
6. Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) /
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial)
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial)
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(regardant vers l’est de Gatineau, Québec • Ottawa, Ontario en arrière-plan )
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
7. Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) /
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) Plaque
Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial) Plaque
Interprovincial Bridge
built by
Dominion Bridge Co. Ltd.
Lachine, P. Q.
for
Pontiac Pacific Jn. Ry.
and
Ottawa Gatineau Ry.
H. J. Beemer, Contractor
Guy C. Dunn, Engineer
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2019
8. Alexandra Bridge (Interprovincial) / Pont Alexandra (Interprovincial)
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(regardant vers l’ouest • Rivière-des-Outaouais et Gatineau, Québec en arrière-plan)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
