Suspension bridge over the Rhine near Cologne, 1937

View from the Rhine of a suspension bridge in Cologne with passing river traffic, 1937.

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The still shows a suspension bridge spanning the Rhine, photographed from the water—identifiable by its characteristic pylons and sweeping suspension cables. In the center, a tugboat travels through the frame; beside it lies a broad cargo barge on the river; in the background, left-bank buildings with a church tower are visible. The photograph belongs to the Cologne section of the travel film, in which the Rhine is presented as the city’s vital artery of commerce. Inland shipping and bridge construction serve as symbols of the river’s economic importance. The image complements the film’s cathedral and city views with a riverside perspective of Cologne.

Resolution 7680 × 4320 px (33,2 MP)
File format TIFF, 16-bit
Year taken 1937
Location Köln
Collection Historiathek / zb Media
Source archive NARA
Photographer Unbekannt
Rights Historiathek / zb Media GmbH