Second Narrows Bridge

Description
Creator
Unknown photographer
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
View of collapsed Second Narrows Bridge. Bridge collapsed during construction on June 17, 1958. The bridge was renamed to Iron Workers Memorial Bridge in memorial to the workers who died when the bridge collapsed.Photo shows steel girders and crane laying in water.
Date of Original
June 17, 1958
Subject(s)
Local identifier
0732.WVML
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • British Columbia, Canada
    Latitude: 49.29966 Longitude: -123.20265
  • British Columbia, Canada
    Latitude: 49.29966 Longitude: -123.03594
  • British Columbia, Canada
    Latitude: 49.24966 Longitude: -123.11934
  • Iron Workers Memorial Bridge
    Latitude: 49.298574 Longitude: -123.0262936
Copyright Statement
© West Vancouver Memorial Library
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Reproduction Notes
Scanned November 2011 using Epson Perfection V700 Photo at 300dpi and 100% of original image size. Alternate Versions: Lossless TIF from original scan at 300dpi and 100% of original print. W12 x H8 cm black & white print on photo paper.
Contact
West Vancouver Memorial Library
Email:turquhart@westvanlibrary.ca
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