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using 6,346.35 tonnes (13,991,310 lb) of steel for a total cost of $ 678,623. Construction began on July 27, 1910 using a travelling crane system, prefabricated components and a work crew of 60 to 80 men. The last span was installed on
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to open the bridge on August 19, 1911. Despite construction taking place at great heights in all seasons, the work was completed without any accidents or injuries. The bridge's great length made it the second largest in Canada after the
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in 1918. The bridge formed a vital direct line between the
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