Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Golden Gate Bridge: Vision, Genius and Expert Care
Photographed By Stephen R. Myers, June 5, 2010
1. The Golden Gate Bridge: Vision, Genius and Expert Care Marker
"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 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 January 1933. 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 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.
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Location. 37° 48.49′ N, 122° 28.569′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Presidio of San Francisco. Marker can be reached from Lincoln Boulevard west of Chrissy Field Avenue. Marker is located at the Visitor Center at the southern end of bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1403 Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco CA 94129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Lasting Monument (a few steps from this marker); All in a Day's Work (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanging the Roadway Deck (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Point Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Spinning the Main Cables (within shouting distance of this marker); World's Tallest Bridge Towers (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bathtub for the South Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Working Under Water (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. Historic and Current Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge
Photographed 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.
2. 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.)
Additional commentary.
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.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 30, 2016
3. The Golden Gate Bridge: Vision, Genius and Expert Care Marker with additional ASCE markers
November 3, 2007
4. The Golden Gate Bridge
View from the top of Fort Point.
November 3, 2007
5. Under The Golden Gate Bridge
View from top of Fort Point.
Photographed By H.S. Crocker Co.,Inc.-S.F., Ca
6. Postcard Image of The Golden Gate Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. This page has been viewed 2,614 times since then and 49 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week January 5, 2014. 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. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 9, 2010. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
