On November 1; 1957; traffic officially opened on the Mackinac Bridge. That was the culmination of 70 years of talking and dreaming about a bridge acrossthe Straits of Mackinac; of discouraging attempts for legislative and congressional approval; of efforts to raise the funds; and finally of a three-year construction program necessary for the world�s longest and costliest (to date) suspension bridge.Michigan�s greatest symbol is expertly maintained; fully funded; and amazingly resilient to the many forces and factors of man and nature that have failed to seriously affect its status as the lone highway link between Michigan�s two main peninsulas. The �miracle bridge� at the Straits of Mackinac truly allows a view that epitomizes the state motto of Michigan; Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam; circumspice; or �If you seek a pleasant peninsula; look about you.�
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book with great photos!By Angie2I own several of these paperback books (called: IMAGES OF AMERICA). These compact books never disappoint me. This company is still producing these wonderful books today .and every few months. the company adds to the various IMAGES OF AMERICA themes.I bought this book because I wanted a "general" photo book showing photos of the most well-known of the Vaudeville performers. especially those from New york.This book did not disappoint. Under each photo. there is also a brief description of the actor-performer.(NOTE: There are no side-show performers in this book. This book is mostly about singers and actors/actresses from the early days of Vaudeville in NEW YORK).Each chapter also gives a brief description of the Era of Vaudeville. Very interesting information.The price for these small IMAGES OF AMERICA paperbacks are always low ($) and affordable. For me. they are worthwhile to own in any Library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. New York VaudevilleBy dorene paoluccioA scrapbook of photos of vaudeville entertainers. but very little information about the theatres. history or lifestyle.Inexpensive book or I would have returned it.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not enough content. OVERPRICED.By Colin MitchellWhat material is in this book is good. disappointed that there is no text and again grossly overpriced for the what it is.
