This bridge was built in 1932 to connect downtown Vancouver to Kitsilano. The engineer, John Grant, had the idea to install huge lamps at both ends of the span as a tribute to Canadian First World War prisoners of war, who huddled around open fires in their prison camps.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Burrand Street Bridge Lamps
Vancouver
British Columbia
Burrand Street Bridge Lamps
Vancouver
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.2767615
Long. -123.1330845
Lat. 49.2767615
Long. -123.1330845
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