A Mighty Span

from Re-Imagined Radio · host John F. Barber

Re-Imagined Radio celebrates the opening the Interstate Bridge linking Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River, 106 years ago, February 14, 1917, with a dramatized radio broadcast based on historical newspaper accounts. Season 11, Episode 02 Premier broadcast: 20 Feb. 2023 Written, Produced, Hosted by John Barber Music, Sound Design, Post Production by Marc Rose Graphics by Holly Slocum Design Website: https://www.reimaginedradio.fm/episodes/mighty-span/index.html

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