The colorful bridge with tall towers is a world-renowned symbol of California as famous as the Hollywood sign.
The Golden Gate Bridge is iconic in the Golden State and beyond, but here are a few things you may not know about one of the world’s most beloved bridges.
Construction began Jan. 5, 1933, when workers started excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for the structure’s huge anchorages. Strauss completed the $27 million bridge only five months after the promised date and $1.3 million under budget. For his efforts, Strauss received $1 million and a lifetime bridge pass.The span is called the Golden Gate Bridge because the entry into San Francisco Bay is known as the Golden Gate. In the 1930s, the U.S. Navy had lobbied that the bridge be painted in blue and yellow stripes to increase its visibility.
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