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Title
D9946-11
Date(s)
- 1940-07-01 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Narrows Bridge Opening Ceremonies. Ribbons were cut on each end of the bridge on July 1, 1940. This photograph is believed to be of the "west pier" or Gig Harbor side of the bridge. Admiral E.B. Fenner, Bremerton Navy Yard commandant, had the honor of snipping the ribbon. Flanking him were Mayor Homer Jones of Bremerton and John Schlarb, chairman of the Pierce County Board of Commissioners. This photograph was used but flipped for the Tacoma Times issue on July 2, 1940. (T. Times 7-2-40, p. 1) ALBUM 15. TPL-1575
Suspension bridges--Tacoma; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fenner, Edward B.; Jones, Homer; Mayors--Bremerton; Schlarb, John;