Bay Bridge Anchorage 1936

This lithograph by Otis William Oldfield, created in 1936, depicts a powerful industrial scene, showing the construction of the Bay Bridge anchorage in San Francisco. Oldfield's detailed, realistic style captures the complexity of the engineering feat, with the bridge's massive steel framework towering over a small street lined with simple houses. The contrast between the powerful industrial element and the more modest residential structures highlights the rapid urbanization of the era, showcasing the scale and ambition of the construction project. The image provides a glimpse into the evolution of San Francisco's cityscape in the mid-20th century.