2013-05-18T12:10:13Z http://www.mackinacislandblog.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=celebration&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.mackinacislandblog.com,2010-02-12:2322123:Video:5361 2010-02-12T03:27:57.000Z Mike Forrester http://www.mackinacislandblog.com/profile/mforrester

Excerpt from the MDOT produced DVD that chronicles the history of the "Mighty" Mackinac Bridge in celebration of her 50th birthday.<br></br> <br></br> This 33-minute DVD celebrates the 50th anniversary of Michigan's iconic Mackinac Bridge. The DVD combines historic live-action footage with modern-day interviews, capturing both the passion of early bridge backers and the enthusiasm of the workers who braved high winds, strong currents, and deep, icy waters to build a bridge to span the Straits of…

Excerpt from the MDOT produced DVD that chronicles the history of the "Mighty" Mackinac Bridge in celebration of her 50th birthday.<br /> <br /> This 33-minute DVD celebrates the 50th anniversary of Michigan's iconic Mackinac Bridge. The DVD combines historic live-action footage with modern-day interviews, capturing both the passion of early bridge backers and the enthusiasm of the workers who braved high winds, strong currents, and deep, icy waters to build a bridge to span the Straits of Mackinac. Produced by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Mackinac Bridge Authority.<br /> <br /> The full program can be found on DVD at: <a href="http://bit.ly/9cEbc9">http://bit.ly/9cEbc9</a>