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D53415-8
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- 1950-10-14 (Creation)
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Narrows Bridge Opening Ceremonies. Spectators stand along the side of the bridge while a Mercury convertible, Ford coupe, flatbed truck with "South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce" banner, and other vehicles travel across the bridge on its opening day. People did not mind paying the tolls (55 cents a car/15 cents pedestrians) for the chance to step foot on the magnificent new bridge. Despite brisk winds, the bridge held steady. Ordered by Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation. TPL-8553
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. (Seattle); Bridges--Tacoma--1950-1960; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1950-1960; Ford automobile; Trucks--Tacoma--1950-1960; Convertible automobiles; Automobiles--Tacoma--1950-1960;