The 'Upper' Gorge bridge, near Woodville, was completed in 1875, replacing the ford that had allowed access to the Manawatu Gorge road constructed in 1872. It, in turn, was replaced by a two-way bridge in 1931.
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Upper Gorge Bridge, Manawatu Gorge
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1878
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Go86_004909
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Tararua District
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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