Collection:General Photograph CollectionSeries: TPL-010
(Unique: 39575) Date: ca.1939 Description: Artistically modified aerial view of West Tacoma and the Tacoma Narrows. The bridge and the ship under it in the photo were painted in. The bridge was not yet complete in 1939. It would open for traffic on July 1, 1940 and go down in dramatic fashion on November 7, 1940. Subjects:Aerial views; Aerial photographs; Neighborhoods--Tacoma--1930-1940; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma); Photographer: Francis, C. G. Image type: Black & White Print type: Fiber base-Glossy Print format: 8x10" Rights: See Tacoma Public Library for specific rights and permissions.