In retrospect: the legendary pioneer bridge and its stories

In retrospect: the legendary pioneer bridge and its stories

In the historic templin, the famous pioneer bridge, which was built in 1937, creates nostalgic memories. This historic wooden bridge, which spans the water section between Eichwerder and the Templin lock, was once built by a pioneer battalion from Berlin-Spandau and was called Pionier Bridge for a long time. The illustration, which was recently used as a puzzle photo, is part of a project that shows old photos and documents the history of the bridge. As Nordkurier have many citizens, including Klaus-Dieter Kleiß and Margit Dura, lively memories of Bridge, be it through their use on the way to school or through historical anecdotes from their youth.

memories and renovation

The old pioneer bridge was demolished in 2003 and 2004 and replaced by a new, modern construction, which was then lifted over the Goethe School with a heavy -duty crane. Klaus-Dieter Kleiß, himself a witness to this change, recalls that the old bridge was already ailing and necessary repairs with pontoons were made in need of pontoons in the Second World War. "It was time for it to be renewed," said a resident whose memories of the use of the bridge go back to his school days. Before the renewal, the bridge was often used as a playground for young people, said Friedhelm Ulrich, who jumped from the bridge to the water in his youth. Fred Helm told about his daily observation of the bridge during his life in Templin and the departure of the new era that was accompanied by the demolition of the old bridge.

This bridge was not only a practical connection between the city center and the residential area, but was also a central part of the life of the Templiner over generations. The interest of the citizens in the bridge is not only reflected in memories but also in collections of historical photographs that have an emotional value for many and keep the story of Templin alive.