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The Golden Gate Bridge Was a Dream That Turned Into a Depression-Era Nightmare for the 11 Men Who Died During Its Construction
On February 17, 1937, construction workers were tasked with removing wooden scaffolding, working from a temporary catwalk.
History Today: When work began on America’s famed Golden Gate Bridge
On January 5 1933, construction began on California’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. At the time of its opening, it was both the ...
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10 Facts About the Golden Gate Bridge
Discover the stunning secrets behind one of the world's most iconic landmarks! 🌉 From its vibrant colors to fascinating engineering, these 10 facts about the Golden Gate Bridge will amaze you. Don't ...
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San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge gets suicide net after 87 years
A suicide prevention net at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has finally been completed, officials say. Around 2,000 people are known to have jumped to their deaths from the bridge since it ...
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Urban Planning in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Environment
Open Space and Traffic Jams Sited on a peninsula ... The postwar baby boom brought increased traffic to the city — and the Golden Gate Bridge. By the mid-Sixties, the bridge carried an average ...
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Opposition to the Bridge and Facts
Despite their city's obvious need to expand, a number of San Franciscans opposed Joseph Strauss' quest to build the Golden Gate Bridge. Their reasons ranged from the practical to the emotional.
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Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge's vaulting, orange arches amidst the rocky seascape of the San Francisco Bay have made it one of the West Coast's most enduring symbols and the city's most popular tourist ...