2009 marked the centennial of the Lethbridge High-Level Bridge. As part of the celebration, somebody thought to light up the bridge at night this past September.
Unfortunately (but not really), I was in Las Vegas at the time so I missed the first lighting. Luckily, this past Remembrance Day they lit it up once again, which I also missed (I forgot).
Thankfully, my colleague Martina Emard took some amazing photos and has allowed me to publish there here!
More photos and thoughts after the jump.
Martina writes:
I think residents who have lived here for an extended period take this beauty for granted. Growing up my family used to travel to Lethbridge on occasion, and I would always put my book down as we started heading down the Highway 3 hill so I could enjoy my first glimpse of the bridge.
Now, as I round the corner and the bridge comes into sight, it signifies home. The black, angular structure is a wonderful contrast to the prairie grass and rolling hills. The 12,400 tons of steel signifies strength, beauty and innovation. For me, being under the bridge while a train passes is like listening to a symphony.
Happy birthday, you strong beauty! I love you! Keep standing tall!
See the full set on Flickr (Thanks, Martina/Emme Design!)
I’m a webslinger located in Lethbridge, AB. I love all things nerdy, like cartoons and videogames, and am also a bit of a foodie. When I travel, I always keep my eyes out for hot springs and great places to adventure with my wife, Melissa.
Also, check out this awesome photo from Jaime Vedres:
http://www.jaimevedres.com/blog/2009/11/15/leth…
Good on Lethy to finally have the bridge lit up… this will inspire a whole new million sets of “the bridge” photos 😛
Saskatoon's Victoria Bridge has lights on it too.. sometimes they chase, etc… It's hooked up to the city's power and goes allll the time… so needless to say it costs a ton…
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3474725871_…
I too love seeing the Bridge when coming back into Lethbridge. I love how you can’t see Lethbridge until you come over the over pass. Since I live downtown, I always pass under the bridge when I come home, as well. It’s part of our homecoming experience.
I too love seeing the Bridge when coming back into Lethbridge. I love how you can’t see Lethbridge until you come over the over pass. Since I live downtown, I always pass under the bridge when I come home, as well. It’s part of our homecoming experience.