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Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Item
Title
D53415-12
Date(s)
- 1950-10-14 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Narrows Bridge Opening Ceremonies. An African American U.S. Army Band is standing at the ready in the foreground while a large crowd is listening to speakers on the grandstand at right. The new bridge's toll plaza is seen in the background. There were a total of six toll gates. On opening day, $5547.40 was collected in tolls from those eager to travel on the new 5979 foot structure. (TNT 10-16-50, p. 1)
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Bridges--Tacoma; Dedications--Tacoma--1950-1960; Military bands; African American soldiers--Tacoma--1950-1960;