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  1. Golden Gate Bridge | History, Construction, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 3, 2025 · 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 …

  2. Golden Gate Bridge - Wikipedia

    The bridge opened to the public on May 27, 1937, [8] and has undergone various retrofits and other improvement projects in the decades since. The Golden Gate Bridge is described in …

  3. Golden Gate Bridge - Length, Facts & Height - HISTORY

    Feb 17, 2015 · Given a chance for steady employment amid the Great Depression, construction crews braved treacherous conditions as the roadway and towers took shape over open water. …

  4. The History of the Design and Construction of the Bridge

    This timeline chronicles important events in the history of the Golden Gate Bridge from 1849 until 1994 when it was declared a Wonder of the Modern world by the American Society of Civil …

  5. Golden Gate Bridge Chronology | American Experience | PBS

    The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrians for the first time. At 6am, 18,000 people are waiting to be the first to cross the bridge in some unique manner -- first on stilts, first...

  6. The history of the Golden Gate Bridge - TheCivilEngineer.org

    It was constructed between 1933 and 1937 in the Bay Area, and its 8,980 feet (2,737 m) total length is providing a vital link between San Fransisco and what is now Marin County, which …

  7. Full History Of Golden Gate Bridge In Timeline From 1916

    The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Golden Gate strait, connecting San Francisco to Marin County, California. It carries U.S. Route 101 and California State …

  8. History of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Presidio

    Apr 15, 2024 · Explore the vibrant history of the Golden Gate Bridge, from the Presidio's settlers to its construction and milestone celebrations.

  9. The History Behind the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

    Dec 20, 2024 · Through his perseverance, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge became a realized dream and a boon to the San Francisco region. After years of dangerous and difficult …

  10. Golden Gate Bridge History - Fog City Secrets

    When the Golden Gate Bridge was finished in 1937, it was the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world. It was considered an architectural marvel due to the difficulty of putting a …