San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Reconstruction ASCE Press B/W Photo Engineering
$ 6.34
Description
San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Reconstruction ASCE Press B/W Photo Engineering. The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, opened in 1936, remains one of the most significant transportation and engineering projects in California history. Black-and-white glossy press photograph with typed caption integrated into the print border. Original vintage press photograph of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge reconstruction project. Caption below image reads: “The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Reconstruction Project which has been nominated for the ‘Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement’ award given by the American Society of Civil Engineers.” Aerial view shows the Bay Bridge span, Yerba Buena Island, Oakland approach structures, shipping piers, and San Francisco waterfront. Approximate size: About 10 x 8 inches. Black-and-white glossy press photograph with typed caption integrated into the print border. Condition: Light edge wear, minor surface handling wear, and a few marks on reverse. Overall clean presentation. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. History / Bio: The American Society of Civil Engineers Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award recognizes major infrastructure and engineering accomplishments in the United States. The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, opened in 1936, remains one of the most significant transportation and engineering projects in California history. Reconstruction and retrofit work became nationally important following evolving seismic engineering standards and major structural modernization efforts in the Bay Area. Search keywords: Bay Bridge photo, San Francisco engineering, Oakland Bay Bridge reconstruction, ASCE award, civil engineering ephemera, California infrastructure, aerial bridge photograph, transportation history, San Francisco waterfront, Yerba Buena Island, bridge retrofit history, engineering collectible, Bay Area history, vintage press photo, construction engineering A1
