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Dramatic photo of the Golden Gate Bridge construction disaster...



Item # 704450

February 18, 1937

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, Feb. 18, 1937  The front page has a one column head: "BLAME FAULTY SCAFFOLD IN SPAN DEATHS" which reports on the death of workers on the Golden Gate Bridge. The back page features a large photo showing 6 men falling to their deaths. Also another related photo showing the broken safety net.
The banner headline of the back page reports: "Camera Snaps 6 Clinging Desperately to Life As S. F. Bridge Net Breaks". 
Complete in 22 pages, some minor ears at margins, generally good condition.

Category: The 20th Century