Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco

Quite possibly one of the most famous bridges in thebecame an increasing problem.The orange bridge, yes
world, the Golden Gate Bridge is by far the mostorange, is considered red, despite it's real color
recognizable icon of San Francisco. Spanning over theorange vermilion. Also called "international orange" this
San Francisco Bay, connecting the northern tip of thecolor was chosen by an assistant architect for two
San Francisco peninsula to a portion of the southreasons: 1) it blended in nicely with the surrounding
facing headlands of Marin County by Sausalito. Whenwarm hues of the landscape amidst the cool hues of
the Golden Gate bridge was completed in 1937, itthe bay and the sky 2) it was a bold color to help
was the largest suspension bridge in the world. Itwith visibility for ships below.Strauss and his crew
now stands in the number 2 position, behind thebegan the construction of the bridge in January 1933,
Veranzo-Narrows bridge in New York City..Theand took just over four years to complete. Eleven
Golden Gate Bridge stands as a testament to themen lost their lives in the contruction. Only one death
human spirit and will. Due to the persistent fog,had occured February 17, 1937; when a scaffolding
violent winds, and strong ocean currents below, theaccident claimed the life of ten men all in one day.
Golden Gate has been called the "Bridge that couldn'tThe cost to build the bridge was over 35 million
be built." This San Francisco icon is now considered andollars. In today's world, the bridge would cost
engineering marvel of the 20th century.The need forapproximately 1.2 billion dollars to construct. The
the bridge came about as the only other way tobridge opened to vehicular traffic on May 28,
reach travel through the Golden Gate Strait, was by1937.Today the bridge stands stall in the San
ferry. Engineer and bridge-builder Joseph StraussFrancisco Bay and is a favorite tourist attraction for
recognized the need for a bridge as ferry congestionmillions of people every year.