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In Tacoma, Washington, the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses in a windstorm, a mere four months after the bridge's completion.
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Tacoma, Washington
City in Washington, United States
Tacoma is a city in and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. A port city, it is situated along the Puget Sound roughly 30 miles (48 km) from Seattle and Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. Tacoma is the second-largest…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (1940)
Failed suspension bridge in Washington, US
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