The first Fitzherbert Bridge across the Manawatu River was built in 1877, with the approaching roads formed in early 1878. The view is from the Fitzherbert side, looking across to Fitzherbert Avenue, still lined with thick, native bush.
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Fitzherbert Bridge
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- circa 1878
- Digitisation ID
- 2010P_Br2_3435
- Held In
- Coolstore