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November 09, 1940
THE TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE, Washington, Nov. 9, 1940  Few tragedy-related television shows fail to include the famous film clip of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge in 1940, as the tragedy was captured on film as it was happening. Since nicknamed "gallopin girtie" it remains the poster child for poor engineering in modern bridge design.
Here is a newspaper from Tacoma--where it happened--with considerable reporting on the event and many photos as well. The front page has 3 photos & articles headed: "May Rebuild Broken Span Within Year" and: "Span Mystery Man Had Big Thrill for Dime", the latter concerning a pedestrian who was a part of the horrifying experience. Page 9 has a photo & caption-article of the man who had to abandon his car on the bridge, seen in the famous film. Other related articles as well.
Would appear to be the complete first section with pages 1-14, although no mention is made of the number of pages in the complete issue. A few very minor stains, generally very nice condition.