This was the second bridge over the Manawatu River in Palmerston North, replacing the original structure built in 1877. It was constructed by Fletcher Construction and remained until 1986 when it proved too small for the volume of traffic, particularly as it serves the main route to Massey University. The photographer is looking eastward from the Palmerston North side of the river.
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Construction of the second Fitzherbert Bridge
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1933 to 1935
- Digitisation ID
- 2010N_Br17_3149
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
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