November 27, 1880 – Sir Ralph Freeman, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is born


Ralph Freeman was born on 27 November 1880 in London, England. After studying civil engineering at the City and Guilds of London Institute, he joined Douglas Fox & Partners, a firm of consulting engineers specialising in the design of steel bridges. He rose to become senior partner and in 1938 the firm changed its name … Continue reading November 27, 1880 – Sir Ralph Freeman, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is born