How the old London Bridge was pulled down and rebuilt in Arizona after sale 55 years ago today

The original bridge needed to be replaced because it was too narrow for modern traffic. It was bought by Chainsaw magnate Robert P McCulloch on this day in 1968. Above: The bridge when it re-opened in 1971.

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