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2009 TEMPORARY EXHIBITS: The Mighty Bridge

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2009 TEMPORARY

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Wendy Aitkens, Curator
Tel: [403] 320.3907
Email: waitkens[at]galtmuseum[dot]com
 
 
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In 2008, the construction of the Lethbridge Viaduct or, as local people call it, the High Level Bridge, was recognized as a significant National Historic Event by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. In 2009, we celebrate the Centennial of the completion of the bridge across the Oldman River Valley.

As the longest bridge of its kind in Canada, some say in the world, it has become an identifiable icon for this region. It is an image that has been and continues to be captured regularly by artists and photographers.

Communities maintain their identity by acknowledging and commemorating significant events from their past. This bridge and the Canadian Pacific Railway made Lethbridge a major transportation hub and contributed significantly to the economy of southern Alberta. Come celebrate with us!

 
Superintendent's Car M602, Lethbridge Division Of The Canadian Pacific Railway, April 18, 1959. P20081024000  

There was no room to include this 1938 CPR Superintendent's Car in the Discovery Hall! Instead, it is on display at Davis Pontiac Buick GMC in Lethbridge at the Auto Mall along Crownest Trail [115 WT Hill Blvd S] from JUN 20-SEP 20, 2009. It was adapted from a 1938 Chevrolet for use by the Superintendent, and was donated to the Galt Museum in 1967 by Canadian Pacific Railway.

     
Work Crew Posing On The Scaffold For The First Span Of The Canadian Pacific Railway High Level Bridge At Lethbridge, 1908. P19754320000   Construction Of Canadian Pacific Railway High Level Bridge, 1908. P19780259040
     
Construction Work On Concrete Piers For High Level Bridge, 1907. P19780259036   The erection traveller placing the last span of the Canadian Pacific Railway High Level Bridge on June 22, 1909. P19891049167
     
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Work crew, 1908
Construction crew, 1908
Concrete piers, 1907
Placing the last span, 1909
First car to cross the bridge, 1909
   Dignitaries Cross the Newly Completed Canadian Pacific Railway High Level Bridge at Lethbridge, 1909. P19760234015
 

The Mighty Bridge is generously sponsored by

and supported by

Associated Engineering, EBA Engineering Consultants,
Hasegawa Engineering, ISL Engineering and Land Services,
MPE Engineering, Stantec Consulting
 

Kids photo challenge!

click for printable flyer

  

We're looking for 4 x 6" photos of the CPR High Level Bridge in Lethbridge taken by kids up to age 17 for display during this summer's The Mighty Bridge exhibit.

Click on the flyer to the left for a printable version with all the details.

Photos can be dropped off until SEP 07, and must be attached to one of these forms [print off at home or pick up at the Galt]:

  click me to open a pdf form for a HORIZONTAL photo
     
  click me to open a pdf form for a VERTICAL photo
     
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exhibit booklet
The Mighty Bridge exhibit booklet
 
programs

Sat MAY 09 | 10:00-4:30

Free admission and activities throughout the day celebrating the new exhibit and the 100th Anniversary of the High Level Bridge:

10:00-4:30
   Crafts & Activities
11:00
   Grand opening
11:30-3:30
   Cars of the 1930s outdoors, weather permitting
12:30
  FILM: Canadian Pacific, 1949, 95 min, colour
1:00
   Riveting Race
2:15
  FILM: Silver Streak, 1976, 110 min, colour
 

 

Cafe Galt

MAY 12 | JUN 09 | SEP 08
 

 

MAY 16 - JUN 13 | SEP 05 - 19
 
 

The Curator Presents

Wed MAY 20| 7:00 pm

Oh, look! There's a train on the Bridge!!

 
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events
 

Fri SEP 18 - Sun SEP 20, 2009
 

100th Anniversary
of the Bridge

Mon JUN 22 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Indian Battle Park, Coalbanks Kiosk

One hundred years ago, on June 22, 1909, the last steel span was put in place in the construction of the CPR High Level Bridge. That same day, the first train load of 100 dignitaries and visitors crossed the bridge.

This year, join us for cake, games and other festivities marking this important historic event, including:

3:00 pm GAMES The way a bridge works is a lot like playing tug-of-war when there's no winner. See if you can make the best bridge.

3:30 pm PRESENTATION: "In the Shadow of the Bridge" The High Level Bridge is our city's claim to fame but what do the animals think about it? Get a "bird's eye view" of this well-known landmark with a nature interpreter from the Helen Schuler Nature Centre.

4:30 pm TRAIN PIÑATA Will there be coal or candy inside this piñata custom-built by a Galt volunteer?
 
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