Friedrichsbrücken

This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.

Bridge:Friedrichsbrücken
Location:Mannheim, Germany - Neckar River
Coordinates and Maps:See related inventory record(s).
Image Set Contributor:Jochem Hollestelle
Related Suspension Bridge Inventory:1891 Friedrichsbrücke - Mannheim, Germany
1940 Friedrichsbrücke - Mannheim, Germany
Related Image Lists:All from Jochem Hollestelle
All in Germany
All Vehicular Suspension Bridges
Credit:Photograph and postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle.

The first Friedrichsbrücke. It replaced a chain suspension bridge in 1891.

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Mannheim's Friedrichsbrücke was largely reconstructed during a 1938-1940 widening project which replaced the original ornate towers. It was destroyed in March 1945 during WWII.

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The next bridge at this location.

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