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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.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2011N_P18_006001
Title
Fitzherbert Bridge shot from Victoria Esplanade
Relation
Public Photograph Collection P 18
Held In
IMCA Digital Archive

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Creation

Created By
Place
Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
Date
circa 1939

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library

Taxonomy

Tags
1930s,
black and white,
bridges and waterways,
fitzherbert bridge,
flowers,
photographs,
river,
scenic,
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