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Marseille Transporter Bridge
The Marseille Transporter bridge, buit in 1905 and destryoed in 1944 during WW2. This card shows one end of the transporter with an Electric lift and various carts, lorries and pedestrians waiting to cross. Date: circa 1906
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Crossing Electric Engineering Lift Marseille Transporter
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This photograph captures the Marseille Transporter Bridge in its prime, around the year 1906. A marvel of early 20th-century engineering, this transporter bridge was built in Marseille, France, in 1905. The bridge, which spanned the Old Port of Marseille, was a revolutionary design for its time, featuring an electric lift that allowed vehicles, carts, and even pedestrians to be transported across the water. In this image, we see one end of the transporter bridge with the electric lift in operation. The lift, a testament to the ingenuity of the era's engineers, is shown raising a cart filled with various goods, ready to transport it to the other side. The scene is bustling with activity, as lorries and pedestrians wait patiently for their turn to cross. The bridge's industrial charm is further accentuated by the contrasting textures of the metal structure and the water below. The Marseille Transporter Bridge was a vital connection between the two banks of the Old Port, enabling the efficient movement of goods and people. Its construction marked a significant milestone in the history of transportation engineering, paving the way for more advanced designs in the future. Unfortunately, this engineering marvel was not destined to last. During World War II, in 1944, the bridge was destroyed by Allied bombing raids. Today, only memories and photographs like this one remain, serving as a reminder of the bridge's historical significance and the engineering feats of the past.
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