On this day in history, January 5, 1933, construction begins on Golden Gate Bridge amid great fanfare
The construction of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, a treasure of American engineering and widely recognized as a symbol of American greatness, was celebrated on this day in history on January 5, 1933, with civic pride, pomp, and atmosphere. It started inside. “The start of construction was greeted with great joy,” the Golden Gate Bridge […]
San Francisco Adding Nets To Golden Gate Bridge To Curb Suicidal Jumpers
The famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, was decorated with suicide netting as of Wednesday to prevent suicide jumpers, the Associated Press reported. City officials announced that workers have added stainless steel netting under the edges on both sides of San Francisco's iconic, 1.7-mile-long building. according to To the Associated Press. The Golden […]