Description
San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge ~ California ~ 1950s. This postcard showcases the iconic San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, a massive double-deck bridge spanning over 8 miles. Opened in 1936 and costing over $77 million, it connected San Francisco to Oakland via a two-level structure. The upper deck carried cars while the lower deck was used for trucks, buses, and trains. This STC Kodachrome postcard (H205) captures the bridge from a scenic overlook, with the San Francisco skyline in the distance. This postcard showcases the iconic San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, a massive double-deck bridge spanning over 8 miles. Opened in 1936 and costing over $77 million, it connected San Francisco to Oakland via a two-level structure. The upper deck carried cars while the lower deck was used for trucks, buses, and trains. This STC Kodachrome postcard (H205) captures the bridge from a scenic overlook, with the San Francisco skyline in the distance.