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Crossing Time - The Wheeling Suspension Bridge DVD

This program celebrates the historic suspension bridge spanning the Ohio River at Wheeling, West Virginia. When it was opened to traffic in 1849, it was the first bridge to cross the main channel of the great Ohio River. At the time, it was the longest span in the world at 1,010 feet.The bridge collapsed due to high winds in 1854 and was rebuilt (in 40 days!) in 1860. Although the bridge has been renovated several times since then, it still has the original towers and main cables. This show explores the building, the collapse, the rebuilding, and the rivalries involved with the world's oldest existing suspension bridge. Approx. 27 mins
$19.95




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