The New River Gorge Bridge was dedicated on October 22, 1977.
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Opening of the New River Gorge Bridge
"30,000 Attend Dedication Events" (Dedication of
the New River Gorge Bridge)
Remarks of Governor John D. Rockefeller IV,
Dedication
of the New River Gorge Bridge (Ar1834)
"Good Day For Politicians" (Dedication of
the New River Gorge Bridge)
"The Gorge At The Turn Of The Century"
(Dedication of
the New River Gorge Bridge)
"Pomp, Ceremony Mark Bridge's
Dedication"
Envelope from Dedication of New River Gorge
Bridge (Sc91-47)
Video Clip of Construction of New River Gorge Bridge (dialup) (broadband)
Video Clip of Dedication of New River Gorge Bridge (dialup) (broadband)
Document-Based Questions
On This Day in West Virginia History: October
