Golden Gate Bridge History

In 1820, a ferry service was started to connect San Francisco and Marin County. By the late 1920s, the ferry service became known as the Golden Gate Ferry Company, the largest ferry service in the world. Since San Francisco was largely disconnected despite its importance as a city, there were many voices that talked about a bridge being built over the strait. The first concrete proposal came from James Wilkins in 1916. Although the initial cost was estimated at $100 million, an impossible amount at that time, it was brought down to $17 million by Joseph Strauss, who already had the experience of building about 400 drawbridges.

In 1923, the bridge official name was decided as the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District. The construction began on January 5 1933 and was finished in April 1937, costing about $34 million. The opening celebration began on May 27 1937 and lasted for a week. The day before vehicles were allowed on the bridge, about 200,000 crossed it on feet and roller skates.

There are many hotels San Francisco CA that are located close to the Golden Gate Bridge. Staying in one of them allows visitors easy access to the bridge and its attractions.

Recommended list of websites for finding information about Golden Gate Bridge:

Golden Gate Bridge-Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_gate_bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

http://www.goldengatebridge.org/

Golden Gate Transportation District

http://www.goldengate.org/

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