the bay model

we went up to the bay model in sausalito last weekend. the 2-acre model was built in 1956 to test out engineering projects. now it's operated as an educational facility.

here's a short video about the model. apparently it was built to test a plan to dam san francisco bay on both sides of the golden gate and create two giant freshwater lakes and 20,000 acres of new land. crazy!

honestly, i didn't learn all that much. i mostly just took pictures and enjoyed feeling like a giant. this place is getting almost $9 million in stimulus money. it's pretty run down inside, and the museum installations need an update.