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The Golden Gate Bridge, opened in 1937, is an iconic suspension bridge connecting the city of San Francisco to Marin County, California.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km) strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Golden Gate Bridge, suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate in California to link San Francisco with Marin county to the north. Upon its completion in 1937, it was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. Learn more about the history and construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.
This timeline chronicles important events in Golden Gate Bridge history from 1846 when Captain John Fremont declared California independent from Mexico to the present day when two white-tailed deer stopped all traffic on the Bridge as they ran from San Francisco to Marin County.
The Golden Gate Bridge stands at the entrance to California's San Francisco Bay as a symbol of American ingenuity and resolve, having been constructed during the era of the Great Depression.
The Golden Gate Bridge in California is one of the most iconic crossings in the world. At some 4,200 feet long, the structure links San Francisco to Marin County across the Golden Gate Strait. When completed in 1937, it was the longest bridge in the world – an accolade it held for more than 30 years.
Why is it called the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District? Traffic jams are rare on the Bridge because the Bridge District added ferry (1970) and bus (1972) transit service.
The American Society of Civil Engineers names the Golden Gate Bridge one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World" along with other massive American creations: the Hoover Dam, the...
The history of the Golden Gate Bridge is as long and colorful as the landmark itself. Learn the backstory behind San Francisco’s most famous bridge, including insights on the Presidio’s first settlers, details on the Golden Gate’s construction, and highlights from its milestone celebrations.
Here are eight historical and surprising fast facts about the Golden Gate Bridge. 1. An earthquake struck the bridge before it was even completed. In June 1935 an earthquake struck the region...