The Stone Bridge that once stood over the Emajõgi river in Tartu was a significant part of Tartu's architectural landscape and stood for 157 years. The bridge was designed by J Carl Siegfrieden and built under the leadership of construction engineer Johann Zaklowsky. Building work took place between 1779–1784 and the bridge was officially opened to traffic on 16 September 1784.
Sadly, the Stone Bridge did not survive World War Two. The eastern side of the bridge was destroyed by retreating Soviet troops on the morning of 9 July 1941, while the surviving western bridge arch was destroyed by retreating German troops in 1944.
