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Life on the Walter Taylor Bridge in the 50s

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Life of a toll keeper at home and work on the Walter Taylor Bridge, Indooroopilly in 1954.

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Woot from Brisbane says:

I've always been fascinated by the residential housing within that bridge. I was wondering if anyone had any more information regarding the exact layout of the internals. Some pictures or even a plan of the inside would be great.

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katie says:

i lived in that bridge with my mother and 2 younger siblings,and the bridge is 3 stories high from the inside with room for a fourth. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a large living space onthe second floor and an on-suite. the only problem is the stairs being so cold in the early morning as they are concrete

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BrisbaneGirl says:

I have wanted to live in that bridge all my life! As a kid I used to marvel at the washing hanging out and the pot plants on the verandah whenever we crossed it.

So cool to see that video, even if it was just a sneak peek.

And, I loved the sexist voiceover. Gold!

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