This post was inspired by the post I did a couple of months ago, on the Lasalle bridge. The Jacques-Cartier Bridge has been a part of Montréal’s history since May 14, 1930. This was when it was first opened to the public. Montréal celebrated its 90th anniversary in May 2020.
Personally, the Jacques-Cartier bridge holds a dear place in my heart. It is the best viewing spot for the fireworks in the summer. With all this in mind, I hope you enjoy the photos I found!
This photo is truly magical in my opinion. My first thought when I look at it is, it gives me New York vibes. The Jacques Cartier Bridge looks a lot like the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. The old cars getting through the snow is another great part of this photo.
Here’s a fun fact for those of you reading, in June 1956, they opened up the fourth lane on the bridge. Mayor Jean Drapeau inaugurated the fourth lane.
Find more photos from the Montréal archives on their website.
Dalia, a photojournalist hailing from Montreal, is deeply passionate about documenting events and sharing stories about people's lives. She is on track to graduate from Concordia University with a degree in journalism and a minor in art history. Currently, Dalia holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at her school's newspaper, The Concordian. Following graduation, she aims to secure a full-time reporting job at a major news outlet.
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