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Description
In the wake of the October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, Caltrans commissioned an oral history project to document the personal and professional experiences of Caltrans employees who worked to restore the State's damaged transportation system. Steve Whipple was an Associate Bridge Engineer working out of the Richmond Office when the Loma Prieta Earthquake occurred. In this interview Steve discusses his responsibilities for the northern portion of the collapsed Cypress Street Viaduct and overseeing the shoring of the structure. Steve also reflects upon his discovery of the survivor Buck Helms in the collapsed viaduct and the subsequent effort to rescue him from his crushed vehicle.
Type
sound
Format
Original Sound Audio cassette
Extent
1 Tape of 1 00:35:00
Identifier
casadt_000223
Language
English
Provenance
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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