*** About Victoria Bridge: The Victoria Bridge, spanning the mighty Saint Lawrence River in Montreal, Canada, stands as a testament to 19th-century engineering prowess. Remarkably, it was the first bridge to connect Montreal Island to the South Shore, playing a crucial role in the city’s economic expansion. Upon its completion in 1859, it was the longest railway bridge in the world, celebrated widely for its innovative tubular bridge design by English engineer Robert Stephenson. The shift from a tube to a truss structure in the late 19th century further emphasized its adaptability and enduring nature, making it a significant figure in Canadian engineering history.

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