Pacific Aerial Surveys- Historic Event Aerial Photography Gallery

San Franciscans have enjoyed coming together at various sites and for great occasions. These are but a few of the places and events in our collection.

Opening Day of the Golden Gate Bridge
view detail	Date:	May 27, 1937
	Photographer:	Clyde Sunderland
	Description:	After less than 41/2 years of construction the Golden Gate Bridge opened with a pedestrian walk. The next day, from Washington, FDR would proclaim the bridge open to automobile traffic.
	Number:	AGGB-220

Neptune Beach, Alameda
view detail	Date:	March 23, 1930
	Photographer:	Clyde Sunderland
	Description:	Neptune Beach was known as the Coney Island of the West. It included swimming pools, amusement rides, and special events including boxing and baseball.
	Number:	ALA-C1-3

The Sutro Baths
view detail	Date:	July 9, 1964
	Photographer:	Clyde Sunderland
	Description:	Originally constructed in 1896 the baths were a popular San Francisco attraction and offered seven large pools of varying temperatures. This aerial view was made after the baths had closed but before they were destroyed in a fire.
	Number:	SF-W-17

Opening Day at Pac Bell Park
view detail	Date:	April 11, 2000
	Photographer:	Staff
	Description:	The San Francisco Giants downtown stadium on opening day.
	Number:	K-SF-E-504

The Big Game, 1931
view detail	Date:	November 21, 1931
	Photographer:	Clyde Sunderland
	Description:	The cross bay rivalry began in 1892 and the annual game between Stanford and Cal has become known as the Big Game. Cal won the 1931 game.
	Number:	ASC-21