Blue Bridge Series #1 Slippery When Wet

The Johnson St Bridge opened for use to pedestrians, cyclists, cars, streetcars, horse and wagons and trains in 1924.  It consisted of two separate parallel bridge spans - one for the E and N railway.   It provides  access between the Inner Harbour and the Gorge waterway for marine traffic.  It was black until repairs in 1979 when it was painted blue.   In 2010 Victoria City Councillors voted to replace rather than upgrade the old bridge and in a referendum, the city of Victoria residents approved by 60%  the borrowing of money to replace the bridge. 

The Playhouse

 

My Dad built this little playhouse for me and my siblings in the 60's.  It has a fold away ladder that leads to a sleeping loft.  We spent many happy hours playing there and having sleep overs.  My children also played in it and it is still being used by some of the grandkids.