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GG Bridge Opening

January 1, 1937

Golden Gate Bridge opening. Formation of nine planes flying over bridge, cars waiting at opening

Location

Golden Gate Bridge,

SF Bay

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: July 12, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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