Mainz Honours WWII-Era Bridge With Historic Plaque for General Patch
Mainz has honoured a historic bridge with a commemorative plaque. The General Alexander M. Patch Bridge, once a vital link between Mainz and Kastel, has been recognised as part of the 'Historical Mainz' project.
The bridge, initially a ponton bridge, was later replaced by a timber-steel structure. It served as an emergency solution after the original road bridge was destroyed in 1945. The bridge could bear vehicles up to 70 tons and was the vital link between Mainz and Kastel until 1950.
Named after U.S. General Alexander M. Patch on January 18, 1946, the bridge honours the American officer who fought in Italy and Germany during World War II. The new plaque is part of the 'Historical Mainz' project, which boasts over 275 markers across the city.
The General Alexander M. Patch Bridge, a significant part of Mainz's history, has been commemorated with a plaque. The bridge's role as an emergency solution and its later service as a vital link between Mainz and Kastel are recognised. The 'Historical Mainz' project continues to preserve and highlight the city's rich past.
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