Mighty Mac has 50-year logo
Thanks to a great design and the good work of Michigan's building trades workers, our state's most recognizable landmark - the mighty Mackinac Bridge - is turning 50 years old in 2007.

To kick off the commemoration process, on Oct. 31 the Mackinac Bridge Authority released the official logo of the span's 50th anniversary year. The bridge first opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957.

The MBA Board recently approved special celebrations for July and November 2007, focused on the 50-year milestone along with plans for parades, honorary ceremonies, demonstrations by iron workers, live history presentations, photo displays, musical entertainment, fireworks, release of a commemorative medallion, and other Straits-area community events.

"We think it appropriate to celebrate this milestone in the history of our majestic structure, which has become a national icon and well-known Michigan landmark," said Barbara J. Brown, MBA Board member and chair of the 50th anniversary committee.