| New Bridge Spans Over Chesapeake | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1577 |
| Catalog #: | 352068 | |
| Clip Number: | 352068-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 025-583-09 | |
| Timecode: | 00:00:42 - 00:01:41 | |
| Location: | MARYLAND | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening ENGINEERING: Bridges, Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Maryland | |
| Description: | Dull, faded in imagery and contrast The third longest bridge in the world is officially opened by Governor McKeldin. Motorists are saved 125 miles of travel. On hand for the occasion are famous quadruped star Francis the talking mule, and starlet Jean Cambron. The first motorcade crosses as the ferry makes its last trip. (Washington, D.C. Only) Photographers. Press. CU state trooper wearing hat and sunglasses - waving on cars. MOHS - Throngs of people MCUS - Governor McKeldin cutting the tape (ribbon cutting) to the bridge MCUS - Press photographers MCUS - Cars going through the toll gates MCUS - State trooper directing the flow of the traffic MCUS - Francis the "talking donkey" MOHS - First motor cades going across the bridge led by a state policeman on a motorcycle MLS - A fairy making it's last trip MLS - Chesapeake Bridge a boat in the picture | |
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