Southern crossing (proposed San Francisco Bay bridge) collection, 1946-1972

Images from an informational flyer about the proposed southern crossing, 1972.
Images from an informational flyer about the proposed southern crossing, 1972. Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Center.

This collection contains assorted documents and newspaper articles concerning the proposal to build a bridge, commonly referred to as the "Southern crossing," to the south of the existing San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridge. Always controversial, the proposal was rejected by Bay Area voters in the June 1972 primary election.

(OHC COLL 2020-2)

8 folders in box (0.6 linear feet)

Go here for a more detailed list of this collection's contents. 

Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.