| Modern Marvel: Bridge Tunnel Cuts Travel On East Coast | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1722 |
| Catalog #: | 429621 | |
| Clip Number: | 429621-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 037-031-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:36:49 - 00:37:57 | |
| Location: | Virginia | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AERIALS: Misc CEREMONIES: Dedications CEREMONIES: Grand Opening ENGINEERING: Bridges, Automobile ENGINEERING: Tunnel, Automobile LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Virginia | |
| Description: | Yes, Virginia, there is a bay bridge. The dream of many generations of Virginians comes true as the great Chesapeake Bay Bridge and tunnel complex is dedicated. The 18 mile crossing has four man-made islands connected by tunnels, trestles, causeway and two high-level steel bridges. It is the last link in the Eastern Coastal Highway. Virginia Aerial of the highway in Virginia. Aerial shot - The great Chesapeake Bay Bridge, all 18 miles of her, and tunnel complex. Aerial shot - One of the four man made islands, Aerial shot - Dedication ceremony, throngs attend. MOHS - Busses lined up to drive over the bridge. One bus stops at a toll booth POV - Driving over the bridge, there is no cars in front. MS - Tunnel Entrance 1/2 mile. POV - Entering the tunnel seen by sitting in the front seat of a car. Out of the tunnel and on to the road again. | |
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