London Bridge Was Sold to the US!?

What distinguished the original London Bridge, built in 1209, from typical bridges?

• It was made entirely of wood.

• It featured houses and shops built directly on its structure.

• It was a suspension bridge.

• It was designed to be easily dismantled and reassembled.

Why did the "New London Bridge," constructed in 1831, require replacement by the 1960s?

• It was too narrow for modern traffic.

• It was sinking into the River Thames.

• Its architectural style was considered outdated.

• It was damaged during World War II.

Who purchased the London Bridge that was eventually relocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona?

• The British Royal Family.

• An American chainsaw tycoon.

• The City of New York.

• A consortium of European investors.

How was the London Bridge reconstructed in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, to create the appearance of a bridge over water?

• It was rebuilt entirely from new materials to replicate the original design.

• It was placed on a natural riverbed that was then widened.

• It was reassembled as a facade over a concrete frame, and a channel was dug and filled with water underneath.

• It was floated across the Atlantic and placed directly into a pre-dug canal.