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1927 U.S.A.: Conowingo Bridge demolished by explosives
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0:36Now PlayingDate: 8th December 1927
Location: U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Bridge Blown Up. High explosives used to remove steel structure at Conowingo, USA
USA: Maryland: Conowingo:
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Bridge over the Susquehanna River / explosives being attached to bridge
SLATE INFORMATION: The first blast
Conowingo Bridge being blown up
SLATE INFORMATION: The second blast - as seen by the 'slow motion' camera
Bridge toppling after explosion / collapsed bridge following demolition
SLATE INFORMATION: But it takes a camera to do this!
Film run in reverse showing bridge rising from the river
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