This collection contains images and text that document the early construction of roads, highways and bridges across Australia from the late 19th century through to the mid-20th century.
The materials were created by Dr. J.J.C. Bradfield, most famously known for the design and construction of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. He also contributed to a great many engineering projects in Australia, including the Cataract and Burrinjuck dams, a transit network plan for suburban Sydney and the Story Bridge in Brisbane.
John Job Crew Bradfield (1867-1943) attended the University of Sydney, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering in 1889 and awarded the University Gold Medal. In 1924, Bradfield was awarded the first-ever Doctorate of Science in Engineering by the University of Sydney for his thesis 'The City and Suburban Electric Railways and the Sydney Harbour Bridge'.
Collection SummaryThe materials were created by Dr. J.J.C. Bradfield, the first University of Sydney PhD in Engineering. He is known for the design and construction of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
