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1986.5.7509. 11
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Workers skidproofing 1st Avenue S. bridge, Seattle, March 23, 1964
Order an ImageSeattle's First Avenue South bascule bridge opened in September 1956, connecting the industrial areas northeast of the Duwamish River to the residential neighborhoods to the south and southwest.
This image shows skidproofing work being done on the bridge, with ironworkers welding studs to the steel deck of the bridge to reduce skidding by automobiles.
Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff.
This image shows skidproofing work being done on the bridge, with ironworkers welding studs to the steel deck of the bridge to reduce skidding by automobiles.
Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff.
ID Number: 1986.5.7509.11
Date: 1964
Creator(s):
Tolman, Cary W., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 acetate negative : b&w ; 35mm
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 1986.5.4509.11, photo by Cary W. Tolman
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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