Angus L. Macdonald Bridge Postcard – Halifax Dartmouth Nova Scotia

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Angus L. Macdonald Bridge Postcard – Halifax Dartmouth Nova Scotia

Striking panoramic postcard of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, a soaring suspension link across Halifax Harbour, opened in 1955 to unite Halifax and Dartmouth.

Measurements: approx. 5 3/4 x 4 inches
Dates: unknown
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Suspended across the deep blue waters of Halifax Harbour, the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge stretches like a modern ribbon of steel, flanked by maritime towns and a scattering of ships. This image captures a moment of calm connection — a marvel of 1950s engineering harmonised with the natural beauty of Nova Scotia’s coastal skyline.

Completed in 1955 at a cost of $11 million, the bridge became the second longest suspension bridge in the British Commonwealth, extending 5,239 feet with towers soaring 307 feet above the harbour. Built to accommodate growing transport between Halifax and Dartmouth, the bridge stands as a feat of post-war infrastructure and civic ambition. Published by The Book Room, Halifax, and printed in the U.S. by H.S. Crocker Co., this postcard blends Canadian subject matter with international production, reflecting the bridge’s global engineering significance.

This card offers a serene yet powerful glimpse into a landmark of Canadian unity and coastal ingenuity. Ideal for collectors of infrastructure history, Nova Scotia memorabilia, or mid-century modern travel ephemera, it preserves a timeless view of maritime progress.

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