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Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
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TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Directed by Barney Elliott
United States, 1940
Documentary, Short, Silent

Synopsis

In November 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed due to a combination of high winds and poor construction. In this footage, the bridge can be seen literally waving and twisting for several minutes before finally collapsing into Puget Sound.

Synopsis

In November 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed due to a combination of high winds and poor construction. In this footage, the bridge can be seen literally waving and twisting for several minutes before finally collapsing into Puget Sound.