The first Iron Bridge in the Caribbean - Spanish Town. Jamaica

 

Historic Cast Iron Bridge #ironbridge #blackhistory #spanishtown #authentictravel #traveljamaica #travel #jamaica This bridge, which spans the Rio Cobre river at the eastern end of Spanish Town, can be seen from the bridge that is currently being used. The abutment of the bridge is constructed with cut stone while the bridge is cast iron. It is about 81ft long and 15ft wide. This bridge, erected in 1801, at a cost of four thousand pounds is the oldest bridge of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. The bridge was declared a National Monument by the JNHT and was at one time placed on the UNESCO list of endangered world sites. It was designed by British Engineer Thomas Wilson, cast in 1801 and shipped to Jamaica in prefabricated parts which were assembled and mounted on its stone abutments in 1802. ..................... Experience  local culture - away from the resorts. #authentictravel #localtravel At 'Onestop Cultural Tours Jamaica' we believe tourism should have a positive effect on community, environment, and the Jamaican economy. https://m.facebook.com/people/Onestop-Cultural-Tours-Jamaica/100090010962306/ https://instagram.com/onestopculturaltoursja?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=