Shown here is a view of the Fitzherbert Bridge from the Esplanade Gardens. This bridge was built by Fletcher Construction Company Limited during 1933 – 1935 at a cost of £34, 074. The bridge was officially opened by Viscount Galway the Governor General on the 20th of July 1935. In the foreground is the pergola, built c1916-1917 and demolished c1940.

Fitzherbert Bridge shot from Victoria Esplanade
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011N_P18_006001
- Title
- Fitzherbert Bridge shot from Victoria Esplanade
- Held In
- IMCA Digital Archive
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
- Date
- circa 1939
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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