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To: dynachrome

I remember a high rise building in Alexandria,Va that collapsed while under construction. The pools frame was dismantled too soon so the concrete spread and caused the collapse. 1973 or 74 I believe.


8 posted on 06/26/2021 6:06:08 AM PDT by albie
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On Wikipedia:

On March 2, 1973, the 26-story Skyline Plaza condominium building, under construction in Bailey's Crossroads in Fairfax County, Virginia, collapsed, killing 14 construction workers and injuring 35 others.

108 posted on 06/26/2021 8:57:15 AM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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