World's Longest Bridge 1928

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Item title reads - World's longest bridge, 4 1/2 miles long, spanning famous James River, opened with imposing historical parade! Newport News, Virginia. America (USA, U.S.A.)

L/S of the bridge, various shots taken from an aeroplane. L/S of members of the Armed Forces marching along in a parade...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35476
Sort Number:
G 1561
Time in/Out:
01:41:57:00 / 01:43:13:00
Canister:
G 1561
Film ID:
770.23
Issue Date:
06/12/1928

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