More Info →Construction of Fitzherbert Bridge

Description

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. This photograph shows the supports and underneath of the Fitzherbert Bridge during construction.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Br 32

Date

1933 to 1935

Digitisation ID

2010N_Br32_3138

Held In

Coolstore