WHY was the London Bridge moved to Lake Havasu, Arizona?

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3 жыл бұрын

50 years ago the London Bridge was moved from London, England to Lake Havasu, Arizona. In this video, fly along in my small airplane and learn WHY and HOW the London Bridge moved to the Arizona desert. You will discover little known history about the origins of Lake Havasu and why its story is so unique.
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Find out about the Colorado River Aqueduct, Parker Dam and the role that Robert McCulloch played in creating the city of Lake Havasu. A big shout out to the Lake Havasu Museum of History and Go Havasu for helping provide images to make this video possible.

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@davidpierce8613 3 жыл бұрын

Had an uncle that drove over that bridge while it was still in London during WWII. He had a vacation home in Havasu. When the bridge was moved and reassembled there, he again drove over the bridge. So he drove over the same bridge on 2 different continents.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Ha...awesome story.

@Fazio315J Жыл бұрын

That is insane

@CasuallyCold 11 ай бұрын

Dude, nobody could come close to beating that accomplishment. That's really impressive. It's probably the 2nd most famous structure that was built in Europe than shipped to the USA 🇺🇸. 1st is of course is the Statue of Liberty gifted by us from France 🇫🇷. But the same London bridge that was crossed by thousands of people on 2 separate continents is for surely unique.

@pinayinarizona2654 10 ай бұрын

Cool

@Tswift63 7 ай бұрын

Thats awesome .my dad spoke of him. Papa loves bridges ❤

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed that - having been over the current London Bridge many hundreds of times I hope to one day get to Lake Havasu myself and cross the original....thanks for taking the time to research and film this excellent video!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Yeah I've been over the current London Bridge several times myself. They don't build 'em like they used to!

@franknash7067 2 жыл бұрын

this on is no. 2

@maryingram3067 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing story of how Lake Havasu was born and how it became to be a great recycling project of moving the London Bridge to Arizona. Thanks for the history behind the McCullough chain saws and boat motors and how McCullough invested his millions into a local economy. I wonder if that investment paid off? I’ve been to the Arizona site several times and the London bridge many more times. Both are great feats. Now that we have all been grounded from international travel, I will have to continue to seek out interesting national places of interest. Keep up the great work, Wolficorn and keep the videos coming.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Mary! Glad you liked it!

@kennymcwilliams8972 3 жыл бұрын

Very pleasant deviation from the standard format. Some of my family visited the bridge early on and I wondered why on earth it ended up there - now I know :-) Thank you,

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Kenny. You gotta change it up from time to time. Keep things interesting!

@kendodson4134 3 жыл бұрын

Been there many times! We spend our winters near Havasu City!

@mtyukin 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! Love the story and really appreciate the effort that must have gone into the edit. Thanks!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Misha. Glad you liked it.

@JustPlaneSilly 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this was incredibly will done. I had no clue that this was even a thing.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember the first time I heard about it I was like WTF? Might as well make a video about it.

@JustPlaneSilly 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wolficorntv I need to get the info on elvis' jet

@TakingOff 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Bryan! I first heard of Lake Havasu in 1989 when just out of college was offered a job at the local tv station. Decided against it and stayed in Texas.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Dan. Wow...just think about it. If you took that job maybe you could be doing Hangar TV...live at the London Bridge.

@projekt6_official 3 жыл бұрын

Flying? Check. History? Check. Wolficorn? Check. Hell yes! Thanks for sharing :)

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Ha. Glad my video could check all the boxes!!

@8BitBoyzRetro 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done! I grew up in the 80's going there every summer as it was one of my Dad's favorite spots, my wife's parents also have a winter home down there by Parker. Havasu has always been a part of my life one way or another. Thanks for this video!

@donmedford2563 3 жыл бұрын

I have always known about the London bridge but this is the first time I heard the full story. GREAT video.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Don!

@kristycastro8004 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic filming Wolficorn!! This was definitely worth the wait. Your narration is on point, and I appreciate the time you put fourth. P.S. purchasing Wolficorn merch👕

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Aww...thx Kristy. Glad you enjoyed it. I certainly had fun making it. Wolficorn merch...the best Christmas present ever!!! LOL. Seriously...very sweet of you. I oddly enough get random comments when wearing my Wolficorn shirt :)

@jamesflies4428 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing these kinds of videos. I've been in southern California my whole life and I know so little of the area around me. Just did my first true XC from KREI to KHII. Would totally do it again as I really only had time to land and taxi back.

@AGDinCA 3 жыл бұрын

That was really interesting! Thank you!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I've always thought it was a strange story.

@diepenj47 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo. Great history lesson and doing narratives from your Tiger was a fun twist.

@K1STG-Fred 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I always wondered how the London Bridge ended up there.

@karlasantaanna5015 3 жыл бұрын

✨Awesome documentary 🇬🇧 Wolficorn!!! ✨

@flywiththeguys 3 жыл бұрын

I flew out to the London Bridge in 2016. It was kind of fun to see from the air, and the lake was beautiful. I have an old video of it all somewhere. Great job and story! Sorry we missed you when you where here! Totally would have made the trip up to Flag to have lunch!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Havasu could be a nice in-the-middle place to meet up one of these days.

@rlkk1174 Жыл бұрын

I worked for Wood family in Prescott AZ. There were pieces of the bridge in the garage with lettering on them and their fire place was made from the bridge stones as well. Super kind family, very welcoming.

@PacificBlue51 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. Really well done and informative. I remember those outboard motors too, and that L188 too. Thanks much.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@parkerent 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!

@GMascelli 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for providing the rest of the story...very well done.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It's an interesting story indeed.

@SilentKnight43 Жыл бұрын

Watched your Mt. St. Helens vid a few days back and now this one. Must say I'm enjoying your vids. Nice work. Good production value and informative.

@Wolficorntv Жыл бұрын

Glad your digging the videos. I have more projects in the pipeline I just need to find the time to make them!

@DimaTkachenko 3 жыл бұрын

Planning to visit it one day, great video

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

It's worth a visit if you're in the general area. I'd like to take a boat out on the lake one of these days.

@markjuhrig6371 3 жыл бұрын

Very well made video! You truly master the craft of editing.

@N1120A 3 жыл бұрын

Well, he is a professional editor.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Mark. I’ll get around to responding to your other questions soon!

@mal1465 Жыл бұрын

I have called LHC home now for two years and absolutely love it here. It gets a bit warm in the summer, but so does the winter…..lol. Lots of snow birds

@timbonnell279 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Very interesting!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Tim. I think so too!

@da20eclipse 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Wolfi! It’s on my list for our next visit to AZ.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

It's a nice little place to stop. How do you like your Sling? Those TSi's look sweeeeeet.

@da20eclipse 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wolficorntv I might have told you before, I’ve owned both a Grumman Tiger and the twin Cougar, also a DA20. The SLING is my 2 seat Tiger, handles like a fighter. Sips 91 unleaded auto fuel and burns 5gph, sometimes a bit less. It’s my retirement gift to myself. But, I will say, I shoulda never sold my TIGER.

@davidduganne5939 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Really enjoyed this one. McCulloch also built their J-2 Gyrocopter in Havasu. I remember seeing one on display in Phoenix...

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx David! Yes I left out mention of his J-2 in the story but definitely an interesting part of his legacy. I wonder if any are still flying?

@davidduganne5939 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wolficorntv Looks like there are still some on the FAA's books--with valid registration anyway. Evergreen has one up in Oregon.

@Krzyqbn 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Lake Havasu was a second home to me as a kid. I still have family there and spent a lot of time on or around that bridge. Awesome vid!!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx man! I've always found it an interesting story....even more so when I dug into the research about it.

@anonamatron Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I miss all the meth heads there. And the crazy old people.

@SOCALFLYBOY 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done and super informative 👍

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@vmiley1 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. I've actually been across the bridge. Used to deliver campers & R.V.'s across America from northern Indiana, & had to take a camper out to Lake Havasu City back in the late 90's. It was still considered a "new town" back then. Thanks for sharing. It brought back memories.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!!

@cherrytitan144 Жыл бұрын

What a visionary!

@omargomez9621 Жыл бұрын

Great video ! Thanks

@Wolficorntv Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Omar!

@MartinScreeton 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and informative!

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

glad you found it informative!

@mikemc330 Жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@darylephillips6778 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your informative video

@Wolficorntv Жыл бұрын

glad you like it!

@anthsallwonky 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. I am at the bridge now and wanted to learn some history about. I will definitely reference your vid for viewers who want to learn more. Love Arizona.

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

If you have time, go check out the Lake Havasu museum. Alot of interesting things to check out about the area.

@AV8OR51 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I somehow missed in my feed last week!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Thx man! Yeah I think most people missed it, lol. Damn YT algorithm!

@robertottwell605 2 жыл бұрын

I live here in Havasu. That was awesome thanks.

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. It’s an interesting story.

@revinhatol Жыл бұрын

_"Have a brew, have a screw, Havasu."_ - Lake Havasu City

@flyingcaba5874 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, that was very educational, thank you! I´ve had it on my bucket list for a while, and after these crazy times allow travelling again I´ll some see it, Europe-HII via MYF.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it informative!

@sandymj3w633 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video! Thanks to your source at the museum for sharing pictures. Before seeing this, I thought you were joking or they had built a replica. As a side note, I had no idea the chainsaw was invented in 1958! Enjoyed the story.

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Sandy! It's an interesting story/ BTW...the chainsaw wasn't invented in 1958, it's just that that business was where McCullough amassed his fortune at the time.

@martinwicksterd7834 3 жыл бұрын

You arcs good to watch thank you

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

thx for watching Martin

@robertmoir5695 Жыл бұрын

I find this to be quite interesting I was kind of curious about what London Bridge and what exactly happened when London Bridge was sold to Arizona My guess is London Bridge was falling down into the Thames River

@TUBESPECIFIC1 2 жыл бұрын

What a history about that classic America dream thing. Wow!!! Thank you for this one sir.

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it!

@eddiezogli4864 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous. Money talks and good things get really done.

@1.4142 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most detailed video about the bridge I can find

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

Thx Kevin. I definitely spent some time researching the topic. The more I dug, the more interesting it became.

@flyer16612 3 жыл бұрын

I think we need to stop calling your videos..... “videos”. Let’s give credit where credit is due. Your work to me is a short film/movie or documentary. Extremely well done my friend.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you. I enjoy making this kind of stuff.

@zovalentine7305 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating what 💰💰💰💰 can buy!

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

ha...exactly.

@elizabethkizzar5489 3 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for McCulloch and Lake Havasu London bridge could have been sold for building material or broken into small pieces and sold a pieces of original London bridge . He single handedly save what I consider a architectural treasure.

@trousersnake2a660 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, I thought this bridge was just a mock up of the London bridge 😂, I learned something new today

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

It’s kinda half and half, actually. The only original part is the exterior cladding. The interior support was newly constructed at the time.

@lostsparrowshack 2 жыл бұрын

I like half and half

@brianbirc Жыл бұрын

I have heard it bieng for sale a few times when it was tstill in London.

@jessfulbright9015 11 ай бұрын

Think about the archeologists of the future, say 15,000 years from now. We discovered an ancient bridge that was built in the middle of a desert at least 150' above the only river in the area. We thought we had it figured out when we found the remains of a dam downstream, it could have backed water up to the elevation of the ancient bridge. But with our dating technology we can prove that the bridge stones were quarried about 100 years before the dam was built. On top of that we can find no quarry location that matches the rock type used in the bridge.

@laurallewien2165 Жыл бұрын

Everytime I think of Lake Havasu, I'm reminded of the movie Falling Down, Robert Duvall's crazy wife was itching for him to retire as a cop and move her there so she could see the bridge 🌉 lol!

@michellewestusa Жыл бұрын

Dave Pratt, the dj came across the Panama canal with his father to bring this there

@Wolficorntv Жыл бұрын

I had to look up who that was. What a cool experience that would have been!

@danfonseca563 3 жыл бұрын

All that's missing is red London double decker bus to cross the bridge not a red pick up truck haha thanks for the lesson man

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there are certainly more pickup trucks going over the bridge these days LOL

@JohnKeister-ld4ie 4 ай бұрын

I live five miles from the London Bridge

@DISOPtv Жыл бұрын

Why am I just now learning this? But my school taught me trigonometry. FML

@Wolficorntv Жыл бұрын

haha

@brianbirc Жыл бұрын

I have one of his chain saws. Cut down a couple of trees in my parents back yard. Birch Trees The White Hard woodlike mine. All the hott Nectar girls want to perch on the Birchif they have the ITC They can be permittedif they swing bioth ways I only share with mine.

@lifeisgood2776 2 жыл бұрын

Jack the Ripper hasn't a prayer against the Hoff!🥸👍

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. You know it!

@topbanana4013 3 жыл бұрын

i heard some story that Napoleons guns at waterloo line this bridge in the form of lamps/lights. guns melted down from the battle to make them

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is true!

@N1120A 3 жыл бұрын

IFR t shirt? You actually fly IFR now? :-P

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’d look great in that shirt man! Lol

@N1120A 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wolficorntv well, you have a week to get me one :-P. L or XL. Probably L now.

@ninabegay7732 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter use to always sing the song when she was younger So someday I want to take her there Beautiful 😍

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

Technically, that song is based on the previous version of the London bridge. That said...you should take your daughter to see it!

@ninabegay7732 2 жыл бұрын

😉👍💙

@1mmickk 2 жыл бұрын

The truth of the matter is that McCulloch thought he had bought Tower Bridge from London. The one that raises to let ships through. That was to be the attraction over the lake. By the time he realized he had bought the wrong bridge, it was already in the USA. People knew he had bought the wrong bridge, but because of his wealth, none of his yes men told him.

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

While I have heard that rumor as well, in reality, based on my research, I don't think that is true whatsoever. There were too many details involved with the purchase and transport logistics that it seems almost impossible for that to be the case.

@stevetalbert2727 3 жыл бұрын

Because they gave it to them.

@Wolficorntv 3 жыл бұрын

Uuuuuuhhhh no.

@greggrusnak6094 28 күн бұрын

It is not in Lake Havasu, That is California. It is in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Two totally Different Places

@endgovernmentextremism 2 жыл бұрын

"Made his fortune selling chainsaws" Not in Arizona, I presume.

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

His company was McCullough chainsaws. I believe they are now owned by Husqvarna. I'm sure he sold them all over the world.

@endgovernmentextremism 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wolficorntv I was just referring to the overall lack of trees.

@Wolficorntv 2 жыл бұрын

@@endgovernmentextremism ha. It's actually quite forested in parts of the northern of the state...lots of good chainsawin' :)

@endgovernmentextremism 2 жыл бұрын

@@Wolficorntv I know, I was in forestry for a few years. It's still ~47th place in terms of the resource though. Just a joke at the relative absurdity, much in the vein of building a bridge on dry land so you can put water under it. I also see he sold outboards which is equally funny for AZ. The dude had a vision and lots of drive, that's for sure.