Cool side note. If you notice there is a lady driving the Cadillac limo on opening day. That lady is my dear great Aunt Nancy (Quirk) Williams!! She was so cool, and so powerful. Wife of the Governor for sure, but she DROVE THE BUS in all matters. A grand Lady, so sweet to me as a boy. Soapy was cool too. A bit bigger than life as a kid, but very real. He played with us as kids. He never ignored us. I am proud as a native Michigander to have their legacy tied to this magnificent bridge. I haven't been to the Mac in decades despite being in the keewanaw a lot. Need to go back. Thanks for posting.
one of my these days I would like to return to Mackinaw City and check out the museum and see if my grandfather,George Robson, hard hat is nailed to the ceiling. I spent many great days growing up in Cheboygan/Mullet Lake area
I saw the title and thought this was about the Big Mac so I was gonna watch it on my phone while driving to McDonalds!!! Now I'm turning around and going home.
I was born in July 1958, one month after the Mighty Mac was dedicated. Watching this video, I was moved in my soul. The Mackinaw Bridge represents much of what made America great. Thank you for taking the time to produce and publish this historical record. Hopefully it will be available as long as humanity populates this earth.
I went to Michigan tech…my dad took me and my motor bike up to the bridge and dropped me off, 1969, he said son you’re on your own now. Wow what a man,,,
I'm scared of heights. People die EVERY DAY falling from great heights! But I'm cool watching videos shot from great heights, until that nut Herm Ellis shot that video near the end. His antics up high made me near wet my pants - FROM FEAR! Nice video. Cool bridge!
Soapy Williams may have been the first to pay the bridge toll, but it was his wife at the wheel. The governor, who had a driver had let his own driver's license lapse.
I'm from Petoskey, and I remember as a kid wandering through the parking lot for vehicles waiting for the ferry. I remember looking at all the Deer draped across car fenders.
I’ve worked on draw bridges overpasses pedestrian bridges railroad bridges The new Blue water and Ambassador Bridge and finally I was lucky enough to get on the Mac !!! Sandblasting and painting! What a thrill and an honor!
THANK YOU to all of those GIANT men! As a native Michigander who has lived and vacationed on both sides of that gorgeous bridge all of my life, I have so much emotion over that bridge that I’m crying like a baby while watching this doc. Are there any giant men left in the world today? I can’t think of anything that comes close to what those men did.
4 hrs!from Saginaw...Right dobie
I cheeseburger ...Dad!
2clb hamburger going on the ceiling
Elmer Laitinen...built that bridge...Toivo Laitinen...Getting drunk with his friends on the tugboat
Gramma Jane...rabbit back cemetary...Looking for my gramma Jane ghost...
All of these documentaries are ruined by the twat that narrates them, just terrible voice overs by useless shits.
Fred Bear had a drsiģhn of what he wanted the Mac to look like.
Cool side note. If you notice there is a lady driving the Cadillac limo on opening day. That lady is my dear great Aunt Nancy (Quirk) Williams!! She was so cool, and so powerful. Wife of the Governor for sure, but she DROVE THE BUS in all matters. A grand Lady, so sweet to me as a boy. Soapy was cool too. A bit bigger than life as a kid, but very real. He played with us as kids. He never ignored us. I am proud as a native Michigander to have their legacy tied to this magnificent bridge. I haven't been to the Mac in decades despite being in the keewanaw a lot. Need to go back. Thanks for posting.
The UP should be Wisconsin.
May those that died in the building of this great bridge rest in peace.
😊 I live in Michigan and I remember when this bridge was built. Thanks for sharing 👍 with us 😊
I used to live in Indian river been across that bridge it's alsome
I've only been across the bridge a few times and i only live about 100 miles from it. Beautiful view!
Those sections of grating are nerve-wracking when they are wet, and you are on a motorcycle. Especially when it's foggy too.
We drove over the Mac in May of this year with a Car tour around Lake Michigan. It’s quite a sight to see and drive over.
one of my these days I would like to return to Mackinaw City and check out the museum and see if my grandfather,George Robson, hard hat is nailed to the ceiling. I spent many great days growing up in Cheboygan/Mullet Lake area
I saw the title and thought this was about the Big Mac so I was gonna watch it on my phone while driving to McDonalds!!! Now I'm turning around and going home.
My father worked on the Mac during its construction.
Crossed the Big Mac many times during my stint in the Air Force at the "Kinch" (Kincheloe A.F.B.) 1972-74. Scary bridge.
I was born in July 1958, one month after the Mighty Mac was dedicated. Watching this video, I was moved in my soul. The Mackinaw Bridge represents much of what made America great. Thank you for taking the time to produce and publish this historical record. Hopefully it will be available as long as humanity populates this earth.
It's the most amazing structure I've ever driven over. the Golden Gate is a joke compared to this beautiful monster.
The 50's was a amazing time to be alive in this nation!😊
Been across 2 times on a sporter and a triumph scared the hell out of me 7:40
My great uncle passed building the Mac. Albert Abbott. RIP
The narrator and producer of this documentary is also the voice of the AM bridge radio station 530/1610 AM.
I was 15 when it opened
No gangster rap, no ghettos, people keeping their communities clean and safe… the good ole days.
Lol what else could you get with the spare ribs and the bath for $3???
bridge.
Went over it twice in our A class RV and from that passenger seat the water looked a ways down! 🥺
Frank Pepper was my Great Uncle RIP
I love the Mighty Mac.
Right outside my front door ❤
When it comes to pasties, almost every culture has a version. They definitely did not originate in the UP....and I am a proud Michigander saying this.
At last, I found a real documentary about this magnificent bridge!. You Tube "influencers" should study this to see how it's done
I went to Michigan tech…my dad took me and my motor bike up to the bridge and dropped me off, 1969, he said son you’re on your own now. Wow what a man,,,
Mackinac is pronounced Mackinaw!,,
As a Michigander, I still think it's hilarious that the U.P. is connected to Wisconsin and we took it.
Such a lovely bridge 👍
I'm scared of heights. People die EVERY DAY falling from great heights! But I'm cool watching videos shot from great heights, until that nut Herm Ellis shot that video near the end. His antics up high made me near wet my pants - FROM FEAR! Nice video. Cool bridge!
The Mackinaw Bridge is just stunning!!!! It is just beautiful !!! Come to our State, you will just love it!!!!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲....
Soapy Williams may have been the first to pay the bridge toll, but it was his wife at the wheel. The governor, who had a driver had let his own driver's license lapse.
Funny how people are scared to death of that bridge. Personally, I have been over dozens of times. It may just be the safest bridge in the world.
I'm from Petoskey, and I remember as a kid wandering through the parking lot for vehicles waiting for the ferry. I remember looking at all the Deer draped across car fenders.
The guy running up the cable support with the flag was probably 27 years old.
Great video
I remember staying at the hotel in Mackinac City that sat right by the bridge. It was so cool to see it everyday. And also to go across into the U.P.
I’ve worked on draw bridges overpasses pedestrian bridges railroad bridges The new Blue water and Ambassador Bridge and finally I was lucky enough to get on the Mac !!! Sandblasting and painting! What a thrill and an honor!
The Bridge will last longer then we'll have fuel for our cars im afraid...
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THANK YOU to all of those GIANT men! As a native Michigander who has lived and vacationed on both sides of that gorgeous bridge all of my life, I have so much emotion over that bridge that I’m crying like a baby while watching this doc. Are there any giant men left in the world today? I can’t think of anything that comes close to what those men did.