1873 (Meiji 6)
The original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge. |
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1909 (Meiji 42) The iron bridge was replaced by a stone bridge. |
The construction of Japanese made, brand new and modern stone bridge was completed in 1909 (Meiji 42); the magnificent opening ceremony was held. Because of its western touch and elaborate design, many picture cards were issued and many of them are still remained.
A picture postcard "Osaka Meisyo Shinsaibashi" ("Scenic Beauty in Osaka, Shinsaibashi")A picture postcard "Ontaitenkinen Housyuku no Osaka Shinsaibashi no Sousyoku" ("A Great Commemorative Ceremony in Osaka Ornamentation of Shinsaibashi") A picture postcard "Osaka Shinsaibashi" |
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1964 (Showa 39) Shinsaibashi bridge became an overpass because of reclamation of The Nagahori River. |
Even though the river was reclaimed in 1964 (Showa 39) and the bridge was no longer needed, it was reconstructed as the overpass which added a unique atmosphere to the town of Osaka. A completion ceremony was held on November 23, 1964. In the Hollywood movie, “Black Rain,” the bridge was used to shoot one of the scenes. |
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1997 (Heisei 9) Crysta Nagahori, an undergraund shopping mall, opened. A part of the bridge was restored. |
At that time, a part of the hand rail of the bridge was restored and used for center dividers, which provide a retro atmosphere above the modern underground shopping mall. Water also flows under that bridge . |
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