Golden Gate Bridge

For today’s post, I was requested to visit the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge in San Francisco, California. The bridge extends across the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. The bridge was constructed between January 5, 1933 and April 19, 1937. It opened to traffic on May 27, 1937. The bridge is used by about 120,000 vehicles a day.

From the Wikimedia Commons. Retouched.

The official color of the bridge is “international orange”. The color was selected because of its visibility in fog and how it complemented its natural surroundings. The bridge is 8,981 feet long and 746 feet high. It was designed by Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow and Charles Ellis.

From the Wikimedia Commons. Retouched.

Bing Maps provided satellite and “Bird’s Eye” perspectives on the bridge. Google Maps provided “Street View” photographs.

Fotopedia had some jaw-dropping, gorgeous photographs of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Flickr’s collection, while extensive, paled in comparison to Fotopedia’s.

While the Golden Gate Bridge did have an official website, the website was sparse and information on the bridge was scattered across several pages. Wikipedia was the best source of information I found.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a beautiful architectural feat. It stands as an iconic symbol of both San Francisco and the United States.