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Railway Viaduct - Taradale

Location TARADALE VIC 3447 - Property No B1234 File Number B1234 Level State

[1/3] B1234 Railway Viaduct Taradale [2/3] B1234 Taradale viaduct [3/3] B1234 Taradale viaduct

Statement of Significance

Example of wrought iron girder and bluestone pier viaduct. Majestic in the landscape. Excludes later intermediate piers. The foundation stone of the viaduct was laid on October 25th, 1858 and the last stone was laid on 8th September, 1862. The completion ceremony on 27th September, 1862 was attended by the Chief Secretary, Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Railway Commissioners and members of the Legislative Council.