The 'Upper Gorge' bridge was completed at the Woodville end of the Gorge in 1875, with a toll gate to collect revenue for the maintenance of the road. The wooden bridge, built of heart totara, was replaced in 1931 allowing for two-way traffic. To the left of the picture can be seen the Toll Keeper's house.
Upper Gorge Bridge, Manawatu Gorge
Identification
- Object type
- Postcard
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Go34_005054
- Title
- Upper Gorge Bridge, Manawatu Gorge
- Held In
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Tararua District
- Date
- 1909
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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