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Then & Now - Quezon Bridge

September 29, 2008

Originally a suspension bridge constructed in 1852, this bridge was redesigned by Architect Gustave Alexander Eiffel as a modern steel bridge during that time. It was reopened to vehicular traffic in 1938, a year after the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was inaugurated.

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(Quezon Bridge - Second World War Photo)

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(Quezon Bridge - Present Photo)

The newly constructed steel bridge in Quiapo had its nightmare when the Japanese forces barricaded the area during the Second World War.

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Posted by Liz at October 2, 2008, 12:28 pm

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Posted by manilahub at October 2, 2008, 12:59 pm

can you please include in your interesting list the san sebastian church at plaza del carmen in quiapo. very recently, there were records unearthed indicating that it was also gustav eiffel who designed this all-steel church.

i’ll be very happy to read this article on san sebastian church.

thank you for your valuable blog. i’m a newcomer and i haven’t seen much of your postings yet.

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Posted by Roberto at January 16, 2010, 10:54 pm

the old name of that bridge is puente de colgante, if im not mistaken.

Posted by ronald liongson at April 9, 2010, 11:13 am

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Posted by Kathleen Fernandez at December 30, 2010, 12:15 pm

Thanks! Very nice! Malayo ang marating mo

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