Tianjin: The International Bridge (Wanguo Bridge); Tientsin Shrine

Tianjin: The International Bridge (Wanguo Bridge); Tientsin Shrine

Collection

Tianjin Post Cards

Identifier

Gr01-147

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Gr01-147. Two images on one post card. The International Bridge (Wanguo Bridge), was first known as the French Bridge, and later renamed Chiang Kai-shek Bridge. The bridge was again renamed in 1949: the Liberation Bridge, Jiefang Bridge. The steel, through truss, bascule bridge was completed in October 1927 and still stands.

Location

Tianjin

Estimated Date

1937-1945

Material

Paper

Media

Colour photograph