Rainbow Bridge - NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
The Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge, commonly known as the Rainbow Bridge, is an arch bridge across the Niagara River gorge. It connects the cities of Niagara Falls, New York, United States (to the east), and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (west).
The Rainbow Bridge was built near the site of the earlier Honeymoon Bridge, which collapsed on January 27, 1938, due to an ice jam in the river. A joint Canadian and American commission had been considering a new bridge to replace it, and the collapse added urgency to the project.
A design by architect Richard (Su Min) Lee was chosen and the construction began in May 1940. The bridge officially opened on November 1, 1941.
The Rainbow Bridge was built near the site of the earlier Honeymoon Bridge, which collapsed on January 27, 1938, due to an ice jam in the river. A joint Canadian and American commission had been considering a new bridge to replace it, and the collapse added urgency to the project.
A design by architect Richard (Su Min) Lee was chosen and the construction began in May 1940. The bridge officially opened on November 1, 1941.
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