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Keywords:1937, 1937-5-6, Bridge, Whiteson, bridge, crash, fallen
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Dimensions1804 x 1433
Original file size2.29 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date modified20-Jul-12 11:28
1937-5-6 & 13_Whiteson Bridge-6

1937-5-6 & 13_Whiteson Bridge-6

The Whiteson bridge collapsed May 1, 1937. The 140-foot steel span dropped 30 feet into the South Yamhill River while a truck and semi-trailer with a power shovel were on it. Herbert Benham, driver of the truck, escaped with minor injuries.