patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Marin County Fair 2011

Slideshow: Fair Celebrates the Bridge's Birthday

From the 48-foot-long model of the bridge itself to the bevy of bridge-inspired art, the 75th birthday party for the span is in full swing.

 
0 of 0
  new   Video_thumb
Photos (12)

Photos

Credit Jim Welte
This 48-foot-long model of the Golden Gate Bridge serves as the entrance to the bridge celebration at the Marin County Fair. Credit Jim Welte
This 1937 Packard Coupe, built in Bakersfield, was one of the first vehicles to cross the Golden Gate Bridge when it opened to traffic on May 28, 1937. Credit Jim Welte
This 1937 Packard Coupe, built in Bakersfield, was one of the first vehicles to cross the Golden Gate Bridge when it opened to traffic on May 28, 1937. Credit Jim Welte
This bridge sculpture was created by John Zak of Mill Valley and won an Honorable Mention prize for a 3-Dimensional Work. Credit Jim Welte
This small-scale model of the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge was used to test the vertical, longitudinal and transverse loads they could handle. The bridge passed the 1933 stress test. Credit Jim Welte
Upload Photos and Videos
About this column: The county fair runs from June 30 to July 4. Patch will have all the coverage of events, acts, and photo galleries from the fair. Related Topics: Marin County Fair 2011 and golden gate bridge
Submit your photos! Tell us in the comments.

Other Marin County Fair 2011 Articles
Viewfinder: Locals Come Up Big at Marin County Fair
By Kirke Wrench
County Fair Workers Cope With Life on the Road
By Nicole Ely and Eric Lawson
Video: Rides Galore at the County Fair
By Jim Welte
Fair Workers Cope With Life on the Road
By Nicole Ely and Eric Lawson
Video — But not the Smells — of County Fair's Barnyard Animals
By Brent Ainsworth
Temptations Bring R&B Magic to Fair's Stage Tonight
By Brent Ainsworth
See all Marin County Fair 2011 articles

Leave a comment

 
 

See More on Patch

 
 

Most Popular articles