Henk Landkroon, de Bruggenman, onze Fotograaf is vandaag jarig. Hartelijk Gefeliciteerd Henk !!! youtu.be/bPEa-cjOm7c Built in 1888 by Leonard Burlington Smith, and named after Queen Emma (1890--1898), this bridge connects the Punda and Otrobanda districts. Points of interest —16 floating pontoon boats support the Pontoon Bridge. Also known as the Swinging Old Lady, it swings open using two powerful ship motors, allowing ships to access the port. From 1901 to 1934, people had to pay a toll to cross the bridge — with the exception of pedestrians going barefoot. When the bridge is open to let ships from the harbour pass, pedestrians are transported free of charge by the ponchi, a small ferry. The bridge has recently been restored to its glory. All asphalt was taken off and replaced by original wooden boards, the pontoons were repaired or replaced, and at night the swinging old lady now swings in living color with her new lights.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 10:59:46 +0000
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