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Description
A view of the "Tin Bridge Wreck" that occurred on the 9th of August 1871. Buggies and coaches filled with doctors and spectators quickly arrived at the scene. Over the next few days, some 10,000 people came to view the wreckage and to take photographs.
About This Item
- Title: Tin Bridge Wreck, Bangor, 1871, 1871
- Creator: C. G. Carleton
- Creation Date: 1871-08-10
- Subject Date: 1871-08-10
- Location: Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Stereograph
- Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 17.5 cm
- Collection: Vickery Stereo Photograph Collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Bridges--Maine--Bangor
- Bridge failures--Maine--Bangor
- Spectators--Maine--Bangor
- Maine Central Railroad Company
- Railroad bridges--Maine--Bangor
- Railroad cars--Maine--Bangor
- Railroad accidents--Maine--Bangor
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