The Golden Gate Bridge, a monumental engineering accomplishment, began construction in 1933 and completed in 1937 despite numerous challenges including geological, weather-related, and financial hurdles. Joseph Strauss led the project with contributions from others, and the bridge was funded through a bond by surrounding counties. Community members even risked their own possessions during the Great Depression to support its construction. It was built under budget at $35 million, with its iconic international orange color chosen for visibility, ultimately symbolizing persistence and resilience in the face of adversity. President Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurated the bridge, marking its significant role in infrastructure history.
Although proposed in the late 1800s, the Golden Gate Bridge was only seriously considered in the 1920s, with construction starting in 1933 and finishing in 1937.
Despite challenges like heavy winds and tides, construction of the Golden Gate Bridge was completed under budget and ahead of schedule, coming in at $35 million.
The bridge's color, known as international orange, was chosen because it was highly visible and aesthetically pleasing, differing from the initial blue and yellow stripe proposal.
On May 27, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially inaugurated the Golden Gate Bridge, signaling the start of vehicle traffic with the push of a button.
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