| WORLD’S LARGEST GIRDER A huge girder is manoeuvred through the streets of London | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5458 |
| Catalog #: | 244643 | |
| Clip Number: | 244643-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/85 | |
| Timecode: | 01.22.19 - 01.24.01 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Buildings LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | “London. World’s Largest Girder. 68 ft long - weighing 98 1/2 tons - on a 30 wheeled lorry moved slowly, but successfully into position! The journey from Middlesborough to Marble Arch cost £20,000!” London. Various shots of a huge metal girder being carried on the back of a truck through the streets of London. Large crowds have come out to watch its passage. The truck is aided by a traction engine. Pan up construction site of new hotel to show the girder being placed into position. | |
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