From the pioneer days of slab huts, through to the building of the bridge, this book details the often forgotten and overlooked aspects of the city's history.
Photos include:
- The Francis Greenway designed markets that once graced the site of the QVB.
- Department store Anthony Hordern and the fire that destroyed it.
- The construction of Martin Place and cars in the plaza!
- The township of Moruya and its significance to building the Harbour Bridge
- Workers heating rivets on the Bridge and the joining of the arches.
- The tram bridge into North Sydney
- Opening day -- including that incident
- Harbour Bridge memorabilia in colour.