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Bay Bridge Under Construction
Filename: 4841311.jpg
Size: 3903 x 5100 (8.4MB)
Date: 18th August 2023
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives/Universal Images Group
City: San Francisco
County: California
Country: United States
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Bay Bridge Under Construction
San Francisco, California 1936, The construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge looking towards Oakland with Yerba Buena Island in the middle of the bridge. The bridge is nearly completed
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Media ID 32792238
© Underwood Archives
1930s 1936 Archival Bay Area Bridge California Cities City Connection Construction Elevated View International Landmark Island Land Vehicle Progress San Francisco Shadow Street Sunlight Suspension Bridge Transportation Infrastructure San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Yerba Buena Island
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1936 showcases the awe-inspiring construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Taken from an elevated view, the image captures the bridge in its final stages, with Yerba Buena Island majestically positioned in the middle. The architectural marvel stands as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. The photograph exudes a sense of grandeur and strength as sunlight casts shadows on the suspended structure, highlighting its intricate design. With no people present, it allows us to focus solely on this remarkable feat of engineering that forever changed transportation in California. As we gaze upon this archival piece, we are transported back to a time when cities were connected by ambitious infrastructure projects like this one. The Bay Bridge serves not only as an international landmark but also symbolizes unity between San Francisco and Oakland. With its vertical composition, every detail is meticulously captured - from street-level elements to land vehicles traversing across it. This snapshot freezes a moment in history where progress was unfolding before our eyes. This print by Underwood Archives reminds us of how far we have come while paying homage to those who built such monumental structures. It invites us to appreciate both the beauty and significance of this iconic bridge that has become synonymous with San Francisco's identity.
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