Silver Bridge Which Collapsed into Ohio River

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Stock #: 515600
Type: Postcard
Era: Chrome
City: Kanauga
State: Ohio (OH)
County: Gallia
Publisher: Hivnor Card Co.
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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Worst U.S. Highway Bridge Disaster in History - Occurred Dec. 15, 1967 when Silver Bridge collapsed. It carried U.S. 35 from Knauga, Ohio to Point Pleasant, W. Va. Built 1928 of unique eye-bar and rocker tower design. Forty-six bodies have been found and two still missing. Railroad bridge in background is still in use.

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