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Witness the Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse into Puget Sound between the Olympic Peninsula and the Washington mainland
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Tacoma Narrows Bridge: References & Edit History

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Noted that the failed bridge was known as “Galloping Gertie” and added cross-references throughout. Feb 11, 2021
Changed number of eastbound traffic lanes from "three" to "four." Mar 29, 2016
Add new Web site: Washington State Department of Transportation - Tacoma Narrows Bridge, United States. Sep 30, 2013
Add new Web site: Public Broadcasting Service - Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Washington, United States. Sep 30, 2013
Replaced video. Oct 29, 2010
Added photograph. Oct 25, 2010
Article revised and updated. Aug 30, 2007
Article revised. Mar 28, 2003
Article revised. May 04, 1999
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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