1927 Press Photo Konrad Adenaur opens Cologne-Muelheim Rhine River bridge

Konrad Adenauer, left, who leaves office tomorrow after more than 14 years as the first and only chancellor of the West German Federal Republic, appears with other top-hatted officials at ceremonies opening the Cologne-Muelheim Rhine River bridge to traffic in 1927. Adenauer will be succeded by Economics Minister Ludwig Erhard.

Photo is dated 1927.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.