1964-1965 Delaware Memorial Bridge Second Span Construction

Описание: This film from 1964-1965 shows the construction of the Delaware Memorial Bridge second span. Chapters in this video help distinguish when the updates to the bridge were shown on film.

The original span opened in 1951, focusing on northbound traffic. The second span opened on September 12, 1968, focusing on southbound traffic.

To watch the dedication of the original span in 1951, check out this video:
   • 1951 Delaware Memorial Bridge Dedication  

And to watch a video of the bridge in 1964, check out this video:
   • 1964 Delaware Memorial Bridge  

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Note: While the footage is unedited the original film had no sound, so we added in some music for the background.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
8:53 - 12/16/1964
13:17 - 3/16/1965
21:55 - 12/16/1964
23:40 - 3/16/1965
29:15 - 9/22/1965

Resource Identifier: 0920-001-008_021mp

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