Rouen, France – Transporter Bridge – Postcard Early 20th Century

This postcard features the Pont Transbordeur (Transporter Bridge) in Rouen, France, highlighting the suspended gondola used to ferry passengers, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians across the Seine River. The transporter bridge, an engineering marvel of the early 20th century, was constructed in 1899 and served as a crucial transportation link until its demolition in 1940.
Transporter bridges like this were rare and represented cutting-edge technology at the time, offering an innovative way to cross waterways without obstructing ship traffic.
Front Text: "C.V. 348 – ROUEN – Pont Transbordeur – La Nacelle" (Rouen – Transporter Bridge – The Gondola.)
The reverse side is labeled "Carte Postale", with designated sections for correspondence and the recipient’s address.
Size: ± 14 cm x 9 cm
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