1957-2007: The Mighty Mac – Linking Michigan’s Peninsulas for 50 Years
1957-2007: The Mighty Mac – Linking Michigan’s Peninsulas for 50 Years
Mackinac Bridge Authority releases official logo selected to commemorate 50 years since opening of the Mackinac Bridge
October 31, 2006 — The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced the release of the official 50th anniversary logo commemorating the opening of the Mackinac Bridge. The bridge will celebrate 50 years of service in 2007. It first opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957.
“We think it appropriate to celebrate this milestone in the history of our majestic structure, which has become a national icon and well-known Michigan landmark,” said Barbara J. Brown, MBA Board member and chair of the 50th anniversary committee.
The MBA Board recently approved special celebrations for July and November 2007, focused on the 50-year milestone along with plans for parades, honorary ceremonies, demonstrations by iron workers, live history presentations, photo displays, musical entertainment, fireworks, release of a commemorative medallion, and other Straits-area community events.
This new logo will be used exclusively for official MBA celebration purposes.
