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History of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge: 85 years since Galloping Gertie’s collapse

Eighty-five years ago, Galloping Gertie collapsed and fell into the Tacoma Narrows. on Nov. 7, 1940, about 11 a.m., the previous version of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge came tumbling down. Heavy winds ...

'Galloping Gertie': Looking back at the 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse

Thursday marks the 84th anniversary of when the Tacoma Narrows Bridge infamously collapsed due to strong winds in 1940. The ...
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Tacoma Narrows Bridge: 'Galloping Gertie' collapsed 85 years ago

On Nov. 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, or ‘Galloping Gertie,’ dramatically collapsed into the Puget Sound. Friday marks 85 years since the disaster reshaped how engineers approach long-span ...
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The Collapse of "Galloping Gertie" (The Tacoma Narrows Bridge)

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. On November 7, 1940, the bridge spanning the Tacoma Narrows Strait of Puget Sound collapsed after moving dramatically up and down during high ...