Mackinac Bridge Historical Construction Album
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Mackinac Bridge Historical Construction Album
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Mackinac Bridge Authority
N 415 I-75
St Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7600
Contact Us
Thursday, Apr 23 - 1:12 PM
All Clear, Have a Pleasant Trip!
Full condition report
History
The “Mighty Mac”
Facts & Figures
History of the Bridge
Historical Construction Album
Michigan State Ferry Album
In Memory Of
Thursday, Apr 23 - 1:12 PM
All Clear, Have a Pleasant Trip!
Full condition report
Check out our views of the Bridge
Historical Construction Album
Mr. Ellis supplied the basic photography for three twenty-eight-minute 16-mm color sound films: “Mackinac Bridge Diary” for the American Bridge Division; “Getting a Toehold in the Straits” for Merrit-Chapman & Scott; and a promotional film for the Pre-Pakt Concrete Company.
Mr. Ellis had two assistants, Mickey Duggan and Harold Bell. Here is just a sampling of some of the still photos taken by Mr. Ellis and his skillful and daring crew during construction of the Mackinac Bridge.
Herman D. Ellis
Dr. David B. Steinman
Caisson afloat - August 31,1954
Pier 11-October 19,1954
Survey platform -October 21, 1954
Loading dolomite - October 23, 1954
Caisson dredging - October 29, 1954
Pier 18 - December 1, 1954
South anchorage - January 10, 1955
Winter pause - January 18, 1955
North tower - July 5, 1955
Creeper derrick - July 28, 1955
Tower construction - August 9, 1955
Moving-skyward - September 28, 1955
North tower - October 14, 1955
Shift change - October 19, 1956
Placing temporary bands - October 20, 1956
Piers in place - October 26, 1955
Pier 16 - November 19, 1955
Towing backstay span - December 18, 1955
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Home
MBA Board
Meet the Board Members
Schedules, Agendas, and Minutes
About MBA
Press Releases
Frequently Asked Questions
Tower Tour Certificates
Career Opportunities
Location
Kids Corner
History
The “Mighty Mac”
Facts & Figures
History of the Bridge
Historical Construction Album
Michigan State Ferry Album
In Memory Of
Events
Event Schedule
Annual Bridge Walk
Projects
Dirty Jobs 2007
Links of Interest
Photo Galleries
Shop
Mackinac Bridge Posters
Token Gift Packs / Medallion
Mackinac Bridge Books & DVD’s
Tolls & Traffic
Toll Schedule
Transport Services
Rules & Regulations
Oversized and Heavy Vehicle Escorts
Current Conditions
Monthly Traffic Statistics
Bridge Cam
MACPASS
MacPass Website
MacPass Frequently Asked Questions
MacPass Information
MacPass Toll Account Agreement
Mackinac Bridge Authority
N 415 I-75
St Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7600
Contact Us
Thursday, Apr 23 - 1:12 PM
All Clear, Have a Pleasant Trip!
Full condition report
History
The “Mighty Mac”
Facts & Figures
History of the Bridge
Historical Construction Album
Michigan State Ferry Album
In Memory Of
Thursday, Apr 23 - 1:12 PM
All Clear, Have a Pleasant Trip!
Full condition report
Check out our views of the Bridge
Historical Construction Album
Mr. Ellis supplied the basic photography for three twenty-eight-minute 16-mm color sound films: “Mackinac Bridge Diary” for the American Bridge Division; “Getting a Toehold in the Straits” for Merrit-Chapman & Scott; and a promotional film for the Pre-Pakt Concrete Company.
Mr. Ellis had two assistants, Mickey Duggan and Harold Bell. Here is just a sampling of some of the still photos taken by Mr. Ellis and his skillful and daring crew during construction of the Mackinac Bridge.
Herman D. Ellis
Dr. David B. Steinman
Caisson afloat - August 31,1954
Pier 11-October 19,1954
Survey platform -October 21, 1954
Loading dolomite - October 23, 1954
Caisson dredging - October 29, 1954
Pier 18 - December 1, 1954
South anchorage - January 10, 1955
Winter pause - January 18, 1955
North tower - July 5, 1955
Creeper derrick - July 28, 1955
Tower construction - August 9, 1955
Moving-skyward - September 28, 1955
North tower - October 14, 1955
Shift change - October 19, 1956
Placing temporary bands - October 20, 1956
Piers in place - October 26, 1955
Pier 16 - November 19, 1955
Towing backstay span - December 18, 1955
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