This short video clip from construction of the Mackinac Bridge was taken by Robert C Shaw. RC Shaw Construction of Ludington, Michigan had several projects in the Straits area, including work at Fort Michilimackinac. Provided by his Gandson, Bob Shaw. | MightyMac.org - The Mackinac Bridge & Straits of Mackinac

This family video of crossing the Straits of Mackinac on an automobile ferry and of construction of the Mackinac Bridge was filmed in August 1957 by the late Reinhart Alster. Thank you to his Granddaughter Linda G Murphy for providing this! | MightyMac.org - The Mackinac Bridge & Straits of Mackinac

DID YOU KNOW?? The Mackinac Bridge spans the Straits of Mackinac, is nearly five miles in length, and is one of the greatest engineering projects of the 20th century! Learn more about this Michigan icon that connects the lower and upper peninsulas: awesomemitten.com/day-320-mackinac-bridge #upperpeninsula #mittenlove #mackinacbridge | Things to do in the U.P.