Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
Location
14 Lowe St York
Location Details
Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586
Other Name(s)
Swing Bridge
Construction Date
Constructed from 1906
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Some Significance | |
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 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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