Howrah Bridge: View looking east across the Howrah Bridge towards Calcutta, from Howrah. The 1,530 foot bridge was built on floating pontoons (clearly seen here) in order to obviate possible silting which permanent piers might have caused. It was designed by Sir Bradford Leslie and erected in 1874. The photograph was taken in 1918. |
Howrah Bridge - The 1,530 foot bridge - Designed by Sir Bradford Leslie and erected in 1874 |
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