The Saale bridge at the Blankenberg paper factory, built in the 19th century for city traffic and the rail operation of the factory railway, was destroyed by the German Wehrmacht in 1945. The temporary structure for agricultural vehicles during the occupation was destroyed by the GDR authorities in 1952. This important pedestrian bridge in the Green Belt was only rebuilt in 1992 and completely renovated in 2009.

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September 11, 2020

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The Saale bridge at the Blankenberger paper factory was built in the 19th century for city traffic and rail operations for the works railway. 1945 the bridge destroyed by the German Wehrmacht, the wooden construction for agricultural vehicles during the occupation was destroyed in 1952 by the GDR authorities. The bridge for pedestrians and cyclists was only rebuilt in 1992, partly with the original steel structure, and was completely renovated in 2009.

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November 29, 2020

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The Saale bridge at the Blankenberger paper factory, built in the 19th century for city traffic and the rail operation of the works railway, was destroyed in 1945 by the German Wehrmacht. The wooden construction for agricultural vehicles during the occupation was destroyed in 1952 by the GDR authorities. This important footbridge in the Green Belt was only rebuilt in 1992 and completely refurbished in 2009.

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