Collection search - (Quebec Bridge) Quebec Bridge. View looking west showing actual fall of the centre span of Quebec Bridge as it was being lifted into place Sept. 11th, 1917. The photo shows southwest corner disappearing into the water, the span turning over on its side, while the other three corners are still resting on their supports. The twisting of the span is causing the bracing to tear apart and buckle, leaving the trusses unsupported and causing collapse of the whole span
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(Quebec Bridge) Quebec Bridge. View looking west showing actual fall of the centre span of Quebec Bridge as it was being lifted into place Sept. 11th, 1917. The photo shows southwest corner disappearing into the water, the span turning over on its side, while the other three corners are still resting on their supports. The twisting of the span is causing the bracing to tear apart and buckle, leaving the trusses unsupported and causing collapse of the whole span
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:11 September 1917.Reference:Accession number: 1963-054 NPC, Box number: 4931Item no. (creator):page 1Type of material:PhotographsFound in:Archives / Collections and FondsItem ID number:5136227Context of this record: -
Record information – Details Date(s):11 September 1917.Place of creation:CanadaExtent:1 photograph.Language of material:EnglishAdditional information:Source:GovernmentOther accession no.: -
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