Alberta may be home to the world’s tallest teepee, the world’s largest dinosaur, and the world’s largest kielbasa, but we’re also home to some structures as practical as they are large 🌁⁠ ⁠ The High Level Bridge puts the bridge in Lethbridge. At 1.6 km long and 96 meters high, this impressive viaduct is both the longest and highest trestle bridge in the world.⁠ ⁠ In 1908, the coal mining industry in Lethbridge was on a steady rise, and the population continued to grow. A new rail line access for mines was needed to keep up. Construction began in August of 1908 and wrapped up on June 22, 1909 — not too shabby for 115 years ago!⁠ ⁠ The bridge cost $1,334,525 to build. Accounting for inflation, that’d be $46,283,820 today. But clearly, it was money well spent, because the bridge is still used today.⁠ ⁠ Have you spotted this bridge? Let us know 👇⁠ ⁠ Photo via Foster Isiche on Unsplash⁠ ⁠ #curiocitycalgary #calgary #yyc #travelalberta #lethbridge