
Construction of suspension bridge, Opiki
- Description
The suspension bridge across the Manawatu River at Opiki (engineer Joseph Dawson, Pahiatua) was constructed by the Tane Hemp Company in 1917-1918. It was known for many years as the Opiki Toll Bridge. It closed in 1969 but can still be seen today (2007).
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1917
- Digitisation ID
- 2007N_Fx117_FLA_0639
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Hugh Akers
- Place
- Opiki
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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