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This barrier has kept traffic from Falls View bridge since early yesterday when border officials heard girders snap the first warning of danger. The c(...)

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This barrier has kept traffic from Falls View bridge since early yesterday when border officials heard girders snap the first warning of danger. The c(...)

Date1/27/1938

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: This barrier has kept traffic from Falls View bridge since early yesterday when border officials heard girders snap the first warning of danger. The centre floor sag appears noticeable even from this distance. A thousand feet away; American guards also keep watch.

Subject

Bridges

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0106862F

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