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. Golden Gate Bridge 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 its 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
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Erected 2010 by Yerba Buena Chapter #1 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1937.
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain
Photographed by Mike Smith, XNGH, Billy Holcomb Chapter 1069, E Clampus Vitus
2. Golden Gate Bridge and Marker
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. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District entry (Submitted on June 9, 2010.)
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.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 30, 2016
3. Golden Gate Bridge Marker and ASCE markers
Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium
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 June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2010, by Stephen R. Myers of Dublin, California. This page has been viewed 4,116 times since then and 41 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.
