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Centre span - Tragedy on the home front - Did you know that...
Centre Span of the Quebec Bridge falling into the St. Lawrence River at 10:50 AM, 11 September 1916, Quebec, Que.
The spectacular photograph of the bridge hitting the water was captured by several photographers that were stationed around the structure as the final section was hoisted into place.
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Photographer: Chesterfield and McLaren
C-003623
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