
Construction of suspension bridge, Opiki 1917
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Construction of suspension bridge, Opiki
Creator: Hugh Akers
Date: 1917
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).
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- 1917
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