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Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
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Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA by the Pacific Bridge Company. The designers were Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Ellis. Date: circa 1935
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This photograph captures the progress of constructing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, USA, during the 1930s. The suspension bridge, an engineering marvel of its time, was built by a team of dedicated workers under the direction of Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Ellis. The Pacific Ocean serves as a tranquil backdrop to the dynamic scene, with the towering construction cranes and cables suspending from the bridge's towers, ready to be lowered and secured to the roadway. The intricate process of building the bridge involved the careful alignment of the cables, which were strung between the towers and anchored at each end of the bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge, which spans the Golden Gate Strait, connects San Francisco to Marin County and is considered an essential part of the California State Highway System. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the determination and innovation that went into constructing one of the most iconic landmarks in American history. The bridge was completed in 1937 and continues to stand as a symbol of engineering excellence and a testament to human ingenuity.
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