Suspension Bridge

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

02889

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Location

14 Lowe St York

Location Details

Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586

Other Name(s)

Swing Bridge

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	25 Nov 2019	Some Significance	Some Significance Contributes to the heritage of the locality/area. Has some altered elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance. Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible. Interpret an existing site, ruin or archaeological remnants.

Parent Place or Precinct

26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

York Swing Bridge represents a link across the Avon River since 1906 with many interventions over time until this reconstruction in 1989. It remains an important pedestrian link that complements the picturesque recreational area along the west bank of the Avon River along Lowe Street.

Physical Description

A suspension foot bridge with steel cables and timber decking spanning the Avon River between Low Street and Pool Street, linking the commercial centre of the town with the Holy Trinity Church.

History

The first suspension bridge was erected before the turn of the nineteenth century. It was located where the central bridge is now located. The existing bridge built in 1906 has collapsed on many occasions due to floods.
On the west bank adjacent to the bridge is the site of the town swimming baths where in 1900 Council bylaws prohibited man and women swimming together, providing set times for each gender.
The Bicentennial project funded a reconstructed new bridge in 1989, in place of the original that officially closed in October 1984 and was demolished in 1987.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Heritage Council’s Website	Heritage Council of WA

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id	Title	Medium	Year Of Publication
7461	York sketchbook.	Book	2003

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Road: Bridge
Present Use	Transport\Communications	Road: Bridge

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 Jun 2021

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