Harry Francel, welder, Golden Gate Bridge construction
Harry Francel’s first job on the Golden Gate Bridge was to weld the beacon light base plate on the San Francisco tower. Following that one-day solo job, he then worked welding deck rebar.
Deck work during construction of the Golden Gate Bridge
Deck work, Golden Gate Bridge construction
Golden Gate Bridge
Harry Francel, left, and welding crew, Bay Bridge construction
Welders, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge construction
Harry served as a Bay Bridge derrick operator starting in August 1933, working on foundations on the east side of Goat (aka Yerba Buena) Island. He then worked on welding deck rebar on the suspension bridge.
Harry, left, and Bay Bridge welders
Bay Bridge welders