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 were too much for the four-month-old suspension bridge…

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