Antique French postcard featuring Rouen — Le Pont Transbordeur, the transporter bridge constructed in 1898, with a steam R.R. Locomotive / railroad track scene visible in the foreground.
The French caption translates to:
Rouen — The transporter bridge built in 1898. Height 50 meters above water level. Height of pylons 68 meters. Width between them 145 meters.
Details:
Subject: Le Pont Transbordeur / Transporter Bridge
Location: Rouen, France
Built/constructed: 1898
Includes steam Locomotive / R.R. railway track scene
Card number: E.T. 526
French Carte Postale
Unused / unposted
No writing, stamp, or postmark
Stamp box marked 0 fr. 10 pour toute correspondance
Great collectible for French bridges, Rouen, engineering, railroad, and antique transportation postcard collectors
Condition shows antique wear including age toning, light soiling, corner/edge wear, and rough/perforated edge wear visible. Please review all photos for exact condition.