| The most remarkable Golden Gate Bridge, San | | | | with Marin County the Golden Gate Bridge is a |
| Francisco was completed after more than four | | | | 1.7 mile-long suspension bridge, which could |
| years of construction at the cost of $35 | | | | be crossed by car, on bicycles or on foot. |
| million. It is a visitor's attraction well | | | | |
| recognized around the world. Golden Gate | | | | The Golden Gate Bridge's 4,200 foot long main |
| Bridge opened to vehicular traffic on May 28, | | | | delay period was a world record, which stood |
| 1937 at twelve o'clock noon, ahead of | | | | for about 27 years. The bridge's two towers |
| schedule and under budge, when President | | | | rise 746 feet creating them 191 feet taller |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt pressed a wire key in | | | | than the Washington Monument. The five lane |
| the White House announcing the event. | | | | bridge crosses Golden Gate Strait that is |
| | | | also about 400 feet, or 130 meters, deep. |
| Golden Gate Bridge design repeats an Art Deco | | | | |
| Theme. Wide and vertical ribbing on the | | | | The Brooklyn Bridge took 54 years to complete |
| horizontal tower stimulating accents the | | | | earlier during 1883 and intended by wire rope |
| sun's light on this bridge. The tower, which | | | | copyright holder John A. Roebling, was the |
| support the Golden Gate Bridge's suspension | | | | first well-known suspension bridge. It helped |
| cables are same at the top that at the base, | | | | to define and put in fame to New York City in |
| highlighting the tower height of 500 feet | | | | much the similar way, which the Golden Gate |
| above the roadway. | | | | Bridge has for San Francisco. |
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| The Marine Headlands side of San Francisco's | | | | After you view the snap of Golden Gate |
| Golden Gate Bridge is an amazing place to | | | | Bridge, you might desire to visit San |
| take snaps such as July 4th fireworks photo | | | | Francisco city and take a real tour to Golden |
| and watch freighter and sailboats cruises | | | | Gate Bridge. You can save money by booking |
| under the bridge. You would take pleasure in | | | | your tickets online. Many tours sell out a |
| viewing that stretches from Golden Gate Park | | | | week or more in advance, especially during |
| and outstanding Twin Peaks to "The Bay | | | | the busy summer season, so be sure to book |
| Bridge" and beyond. Linking San Francisco | | | | ahead. |