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1949 A new bridge is built after the old one buckled
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1:15Now PlayingDate: 19th September 1949
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Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
USA: Washington: Puget Sound: Tacoma Narrows:
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TACOMA BRIDGE. Men at work on the new Bridge, shots of the old Tacoma Bridge disaster,
Civil Engineering; United States of America; Disasters and Accidents
Galloping Gertie, Sturdy Gertie, span, Gig Harbor, gale, Autumn gale
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