Disastrous Highway Breakdown

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Title

Disastrous Highway Breakdown

Description

This aerial photo depicts the collapsed overpasses of the Newhall Pass Interchange near Sylmar, CA, a result of the 1971 San Fernando-Sylmar earthquake. The Interstate freeways 5 and 14 were damaged in numerous places, including several connectors and overhead bridges of the Newhall Pass Interchange, which were under construction at the time of the earthquake.

Creator

Markado, Al

Source

The Los Angeles Times

Publisher

Cal State LA Special Collections and Archives

Date

2/9/1971

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT

Format

jpeg

Type

Image

Citation

Markado, Al , “Disastrous Highway Breakdown,” California State University - Los Angeles, accessed December 1, 2024, https://457147.owrg.asia/items/show/439.