Historical Buildings in the World – Then and Now
Architecture has been the most fascinating area of interest ever since civilizations have existed. From the Mughal Empire to the Romans to Greeks to modern architecture, all have caught the imagination of the world. Construction of huge, imposing, strong yet beautiful buildings is as much as art as is science. It calls for operational excellence, great management skills, sustained training & skilled workforce to execute such marvels. Here are a few grand buildings of historical importance showcasing their images during construction and after completion.
1. Golden Gate Bridge
Location: San Francisco, USA
Total length: 2,737 m
Construction begin: January 5, 1933
Construction end: April 19, 1937
Elevation: 67 m, Height: 227 m
2. Eiffel Tower
Location: Paris, France
Construction started: January 28, 1887
Opening Date: 31 March 1889
Height: 301 m
3. Disneyland Castle
Location: California, USA
Height: 23m
Opening Date: July 17, 1955
4. Gateway of India
Location: Mumbai, India
Construction started: 31 March 1911
Opening Date: 4 December 1924
Height: 26m
5. Opera House
Location: Sydney, Australia
Construction started: 2 March 1959
Opening Date: October 20, 1973
Height: 65m
6. Christ Redeemer
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Construction started: 1922
Opened: October 12, 1931
Height: 40 m
7. Statue of Liberty
Location: New York, USA
Construction started: September 1875
Opened: October 28, 1886
Height: 93 m
8. Tower Bridge
Location: London, UK
Construction started: April 22, 1886
Opened: June 30, 1894
Height: 65 m
