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This is a section of a Bailey bridge which can be erected quickly, and handle steady flow of traffic
This is a section of a Bailey bridge which can be erected quickly, and handle steady flow of traffic

This is a section of a Bailey bridge which can be erected quickly, and handle steady flow of traffic

Date9/30/1954
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Original Toronto Star caption: New bridge will have two lanes which will allow city-bound traffic to pass freely from Lake Shore road and Queen Elizabeth Way.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS-2-124-GO-282
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Burlington
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Halton Region
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