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The Newport Bridge: A Rhode Island Icon

Special | 1h 29m 35s | Video has closed captioning.

Featuring breathtaking views from the towers' heights 400 feet above water, The Newport Bridge: A Rhode Island Icon will change perspectives on this iconic span across Narragansett Bay. The film includes never-before-seen footage of the original construction 50 years ago and untold stories of engineers, ironworkers, divers, and the political and community patrons who brought the dream to reality.

Aired: 10/31/20

Rating: NR

Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning

The Newport Bridge: A Rhode Island Icon is a local public television program presented by Rhode Island PBS.

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