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Description

The first Fitzherbert Bridge was constructed in 1877, although the road on the Fitzherbert side of the river was not formed until early in 1878. The photograph looks eastwards towards Fitzherbert. Mr A H Ihle, bridge contractor, is standing in the centre of the bridge.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Br 1
Date
1877
Digitisation ID
2007N_Br1_EPN_0263
Held In
Coolstore

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early palmerston north,
manawatu river,
photographs,
water,
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