Third Street Star Bridge
llluminating Love, Life, & Art in Downtown Bay City est. 2016
The Story of a Bridge
It was a small swing bridge constructed in the late 1800s for the practical purpose of finally connecting the East and West sides of the city. Yet, the Third Street Bridge took on a greater purpose as it became a symbol for Bay City -- one that represented life and connection! Our long-time residents testify that the city changed on that day in 1976 when the bridge collapsed, severing the business district and forcing store closure.
The Third Street Bridge is finally symbolically reconnected as The Midland Street Light Project went live on Friday, May 12th!
Now, 40 years later, Third Street is once again infusing more life into our ever-evolving downtown.
A Star for
Honoring & Remembering
A permanent public monument to those who have lit the way for us will be an inherent aspect of this meeting place. Honor or memorialize a person of light from your life with an engraved commemorative star prominently displayed on the exterior of the buildings lining the Third Street Star Bridge. $100 per name.
Imagination
The Star Bridge is an outdoor visual experience, both to spark your imagination and celebrate life -- our lives and those who have impacted them!
Inspiration
Think ambiance. Think outdoor dining. Think live music. Surround yourself with the people you love under the evening lights of the Third Street Star Bridge.
Illumination
A project with heart! Illuminating LOVE, LIFE, & ART in the historic heart of Downtown Bay City.
Feet on the Street
113 3rd Street, Bay City, Michigan
Join us under the Third Street Star Bridge and enjoy our outdoor seating and local restaurants. Located on 3rd street between Saginaw Street and Water Street, the Star Bridge adds to the atmosphere of our community gathering space.
Visit https://www.baycitymi.org/729/Feet-on-the-Street for more information.
Special Thanks
Peter Hardy - Bay City Yoga
Bill Dore - Kawkawlin Stone
Downtown Bay City Management Board
Mete Olgac - Jake's Bar
Scott McIntyre - 3rd Street Property Owner
Tim Banaszak - 3rd Street Property Owner
Bill & Elaine Fournier - 3rd Street Property Owner
Max Holman - Bay Cast Inc
Chris Fisher - Website Designer, Image Matters Creative Design
Downtown Development Authority
Trevor Edmonds, Mural Artist "A Talk With Nature"
Paolo Pedini, Mural Artist "Greek God as Astronaut"