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 (2016).
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Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2015S_2015-55_013569
- Title
- Opiki Toll Bridge
- Format
- Slide
- Held In
- Coolstore
- Original held in
- 2015/55
- Date
- 1963-09-05
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