San Francisco-Oakland
Bay Bridge Pier W-2 |
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Date: |
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February
26, 1936 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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The San Francisco-Oakland
Bay Bridge consists of two suspension bridges, a tunnel, and a
cantilever bridge. Pier W-2 is the western most of the four towers
comprising the two suspension bridges, and the first to be completed. |
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Number: |
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ASFB-92 |
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SF-Oakland
Bay Bridge and the Hammerhead Cranes |
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Date: |
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May 22, 1934 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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A dramatic aerial photograph
of the western most tower of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
showing the hammerhead cranes used to lift the steel structure. |
Number: |
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ASFB-54 |
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Golden Gate
Bridge Under Construction |
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Date: |
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October 8, 1936 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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This aerial photo shows
the completed south tower and the roadway under construction. Constant
winds, fog, and tidal currents mark the entrance to San Francisco
Bay. |
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Number: |
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AGGB-140 |
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Opening Day of the San
Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge |
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Date: |
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November 12, 1936 |
Photographer: |
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Clyde Sunderland |
Description: |
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The opening day festivities
were held at both ends of the bridge, which then opened to traffic
at 12:30 pm. Passenger ferries continued to operate under the
Bay Bridge for several more years. |
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Number: |
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ASFB-206 |
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Golden Gate
Bridge |
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Date: |
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April 17, 2000 |
Photographer: |
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Staff |
Description: |
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A contemporary view of
the Golden Gate Bridge. |
Number: |
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K-SFN-225 |
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