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The Golden Gate Bridge: Vision, Genius and Expert Care
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By Stephen R. Myers, June 5, 2010 | |
| | | 1. The Golden Gate Bridge: Vision, Genius and Expert Care Marker | | |
Inscription. "The Golden Gate!" Army explorer John Charles Fremont named the entrance to San Francisco Bay in 1846. His Majesty Emperor Joshua Abraham Norton decreed in 1869 that a bridge be built “…across the Golden Gate to Sausalito Ridge.” Work finally began 64 years later.
The vision and genius of Engineer Joseph Strauss together with the dedicated and fearless bridge workers, began construction 5 January1933. They completed the longest suspension bridge in the world in 1937. Innovative banker Amadeo P. Giannini assured success. In 1932, during the Great Depression, his Bank of America purchased the entire $35 million bond issue needed for construction.
The magnificent Golden Gate Bridge opened 27 May 1937, with grand ceremony, to a huge crowd of pedestrians and autos. Since it’s opening, the resourceful staff of skilled bridge workers have maintained and serviced the bridge to preserve its integrity. As a result of that careful work, the bridge thrives today in pristine condition.
The Golden Gate Bridge, painted international orange, is an icon of Northern California and the world. Tourists, bicyclists, motorists and walkers marvel at its graceful architecture spanning the deep waters of the Golden Gate.
Erected 2010 by Yerba Buena Chapter #1, E Clampus Vitus| | | | 
By Mike Smith, XNGH, Billy Holcomb Chapter 1069, E Clampus Vitus | |
| | | 2. The Golden Gate Bridge: Vision, Genius and Expert Care Marker | | A photo with marker and Golden Gate Bridge in the background. | | |
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Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 37° 48.489′ N, 122° 28.587′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. Marker can be reached from Lincoln Boulevard west of Chrissy Field Avenue. Click for map. Marker is located at the Visitor Center at the southern end of bridge. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1403 Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco CA 94129, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Fort Point (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Castillo de San Joaquin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crissy Field (approx. 0.3 miles away); Setting A Deadly Obstacle Course (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (approx. 0.6 miles away); Braving Wind and Waves (approx. 0.6 miles away); Military Intelligence Service Language School (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Ordoñez Gun (approx. 1.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. Historic Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge. (Submitted on June 9, 2010.)
2. Current Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge. (Submitted on June 9, 2010.)
3. The Story Behind the Construction of the Span. The story of the building of the bridge as told by the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco. (Submitted on June 9, 2010.)
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November 3, 2007 | |
| | | 3. The Golden Gate Bridge | | View from the top of Fort Point. | | |
Additional comments.
1. Doug Woods
YB1 would like to thank Brother, Doug Woods for his time spent in the creation and hard work, to get this icon "on the maps". A most successful "feather in the cap" of Yerba Buena #1 and E Clampsus Vitus! — Submitted June 8, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. |
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November 3, 2007 | |
| | | 4. Under The Golden Gate Bridge | | View from top of Fort Point. | | |
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By H.S. Crocker Co.,Inc.-S.F., Ca | |
| | | 5. Postcard Image of The Golden Gate Bridge | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 8, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. This page has been viewed 968 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 8, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. 2. submitted on November 29, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2010. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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