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This photograph highlights a concrete bridge spanning the Tagumising River in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, captured in 1945. Built to withstand the rigors of wartime transportation, the bridge exemplified the resilience of Philippine infrastructure during the tumultuous World War II era.
Concrete bridges like this were essential for maintaining connectivity between towns and provinces, serving as vital arteries for military convoys, supply routes, and civilian transportation. The Tagumising River bridge likely played a critical role in facilitating movement and rebuilding efforts as the country recovered from the war's devastation.
This image reflects the importance of infrastructure in both wartime logistics and post-war recovery, symbolizing the enduring strength and determination of communities in Pangasinan to overcome challenges and restore normalcy in the aftermath of conflict.
SOURCE: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration