Constructing the deck
SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
VIDEO & DVD
In 1930, as the two halves of the Sydney Harbour Bridge reached towards each other, Henri Mallard, a Sydney photographer, began filming the construction of the bridge. Allowed access to all areas of the site, Mallard filmed virtually every stage of the building process.
This original black & white silent movie has been copied to video together with the commentary by Frank Litchfield, one of the supervising engineers. This historic recording together with other bridge celebrations is available on a 45 minute video and can be obtained from the following outlets :
Museum of Sydney Book Shop - Bridge Street, Sydney 2000
Bridge Climb - 5 Cumberland Street, Sydney 2000
National Maritime Museum - Darling Harbour, SydneyThe Institution of Engineers - Level 3 - 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067.
Phone the Engineers Australia office (02) 9410 5600 for postal orders
Original Movie
The Institution of Engineers Australia has copy of the original Henri Mallard archive film and makes it available to all commercial and public institutions both for promotional and commercial use. For more information and details on obtaining a copy or parts of this rare achival film please contact the IEA. EHC Publicity Officer.
Page last updated 10 June, 2007