A Story: The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge considered as an internationally acknowledged symbol of United Sates, California and San Francisco, is 1 mile wide and 3 mile long. Located between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay in San Francisco; it is undoubtedly the most photographed bridge of all time. It is suspended at a height of 4,200 feet. The Golden Gate Bridge was opened in 1937 and remained the longest suspension bridge till 1964. This marvel of architecture links north tip of San Francisco to Marin Country. Hence, bridging the California State Route 1 and U.S. Route 101 across the passage.
Boats were the only means of conveyance on the route where Golden Gate Bridge is standing. It was as late as 1840s that Ferry services were began on San Francisco …show more content…
The Department of War put forward litigation that ship traffic would be interfered. The navy argued that main harbors would be blocked if ship collision is faced. Moreover, many unions demanded security for laborers.
May 1924 was the year of Strauss success when Colonel Herbert Deakyne proved that the land for bridge and adjoining roads belonged to both Marin Country and San Francisco and hence to Bridging the Golden Gate Association.
Did you know that Golden Gate Bridge’s name was first used in 1917 in project’s initial stages by Straussand M. O'Shaughnessy? But it was in 1932 that it got official status by Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District Act of state legislature.
Having taken all the trouble, Strauss was rightful chief engineer of the project. Remember the Strauss’ first design? It was extended and a master architectural design was put forward by Leon Moisseiff; New York’s Manhattan Bridge’s designer.The overall shape was designed by Irving Morrow; Art Deco elements, like as the tower decorations, walkways, railing, andstreetlights, as well as the lighting
The Golden Gate Bridge considered as an internationally acknowledged symbol of United Sates, California and San Francisco, is 1 mile wide and 3 mile long. Located between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay in San Francisco; it is undoubtedly the most photographed bridge of all time. It is suspended at a height of 4,200 feet. The Golden Gate Bridge was opened in 1937 and remained the longest suspension bridge till 1964. This marvel of architecture links north tip of San Francisco to Marin Country. Hence, bridging the California State Route 1 and U.S. Route 101 across the passage.
Boats were the only means of conveyance on the route where Golden Gate Bridge is standing. It was as late as 1840s that Ferry services were began on San Francisco …show more content…
The Department of War put forward litigation that ship traffic would be interfered. The navy argued that main harbors would be blocked if ship collision is faced. Moreover, many unions demanded security for laborers.
May 1924 was the year of Strauss success when Colonel Herbert Deakyne proved that the land for bridge and adjoining roads belonged to both Marin Country and San Francisco and hence to Bridging the Golden Gate Association.
Did you know that Golden Gate Bridge’s name was first used in 1917 in project’s initial stages by Straussand M. O'Shaughnessy? But it was in 1932 that it got official status by Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District Act of state legislature.
Having taken all the trouble, Strauss was rightful chief engineer of the project. Remember the Strauss’ first design? It was extended and a master architectural design was put forward by Leon Moisseiff; New York’s Manhattan Bridge’s designer.The overall shape was designed by Irving Morrow; Art Deco elements, like as the tower decorations, walkways, railing, andstreetlights, as well as the lighting