We think you're near Los Angeles

75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Joseph Strauss and the original corps of engineers

Construction began in January 1933 and was finished in April, 1937, 1.3 million under budget. Credit: @SF Virtual Museum.org

Construction began in January 1933 and was finished in April, 1937, 1.3 million under budget.
The South pier and tower, the pylons and the cable anchorage and housing as they looked in February 1933
Bridge tolls certainly have changed
The original opening celebration was on May 27, 1937 and lasted for one week. The day before vehicle traffic was allowed, 200,000 people crossed by foot and roller skate
Fifteen leading Bay Area artists to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge.
More >

Just viewed

Follow UsTwitter

Indie Music Mondays: Men Without Hats t.co/TOIKN6Wh

1 hour ago
‘Game of Thrones’ news: Season 2 finale pics and season 3 casting news t.co/tqod8fAz

3 hours ago
Geoerge Zimmerman's bail revoked t.co/RCaHTgSF

4 hours ago

About examiner.com

Examiner.com is the inside source for everything local. We are powered by Examiners, the largest pool of passionate contributors in the world.

Examiners provide unique and original content to enhance life in your local city wherever that may be. Examiners come from all walks of life and contribute original content to entertain, inform, and inspire.

75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

Just viewed