This photograph shows the armature of a Québec Bridge under construction. We see many workers. Construction was completed in 1917. At 549 metres, its cantilevered, cable-free central span was the longest in the world. It is considered a masterpiece of modern engineering, as evidenced by its designation on the list of International Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks.

1906 - 1936

Construction of the Québec Bridge

In the 19th century, Québec City became increasingly isolated without a link by rail to the southern shore of the St. Lawrence. Begun in 1900, construction of the Pont de Québec was completed on September 20, 1917. Two major collapses occurred, in 1907 and 1916, disrupting progress and killing 76 and 13 men, respectively. Initially open only to trains and pedestrians, a carriageway was added in 1929. At 549 metres, its cantilevered, cable-free central span was the longest in the world. This bridge is still considered a masterpiece of modern engineering. How well do you know this bridge?

The main structure of the Québec Bridge

Auteur inconnu This photograph shows the armature of a Québec Bridge under construction. We see many workers. Construction was completed in 1917. At 549 metres, its cantilevered, cable-free central span was the longest in the world. It is considered a masterpiece of modern engineering, as evidenced by its designation on the list of International Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks.

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Depicted period: 1917

Source: Ville de Québec Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Thérèse Caron Fonds - Date: circa 1917

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