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Although suggested as early as the late 1800s, the Golden Gate Bridge was not seriously considered until the 1920s. In 1921, Joseph Strauss was the lead architect for the bridge, with contributions ...
Between its opening and 2008, the Golden Gate Bridge has provided opportunities for 1700 suicides. Creating barriers has been shown to effectively reduce suicide attempts. Still, there are often ...
Phase 2, conducted in the early 2000s, seismically upgraded the Golden Gate Bridge's south side. Seismic work is now in the fourth phase, focusing on the main towers and side spans. September 22, 2025 ...
The Golden Gate Bridge’s name isn’t from the Gold Rush. It actually comes from the Golden Gate Strait. Explorer John C. Frémont named it in the mid-1800s. The term “Golden Gate” means a golden gateway ...
Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for around five hours Monday, as protests were also held in other cities in the U.S. Demonstrators on the famous ...