An Exclusive Cruise of the Bay Bridge Construction led by Donald MacDonald
World-Renowned Bay Bridge Architect Offers a Special Tour of Bay Area History – The Bay Bridge
- When
- Sat Sep 12, 2009
- Where
- Pier 1, Gate E (Just south of the Ferry Building near Sinbad’s Restaurant)
- Time
- 1:30 PM
- Cost
- $75
- Tags
- Attractions, Boat Tours
Description
The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society (SFMHS) is pleased to present a rare opportunity to experience the Bay Bridge construction first-hand with the world-renowned architect, Donald MacDonald, responsible for designing the massive project.An internationally respected expert on bridges, MacDonald will be able to share his expertise and insight on the project with SFMHS members, explaining the design concept and construction work underway.
MacDonald worked with the acclaimed New York bridge engineering firm of Weidlinger Associates to create the self-anchoring suspension bridge with its elegant soaring single tower that was ultimately chosen to replace the seismically unsafe eastern span. This is the first bridge of its kind to be built with a single tower and, when completed in 2013, will become the world's largest self-anchored suspension bridge.
To reserve tickets please visit the SFMHS website: http://www.sfhistory.org or call (415) 537-1105 ext. 100.
More Info
- Link
- http://www.sfhistory.org/index.php?pageid=20
- Call
- (415) 537-1105 ext. 100
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