Golden Gate Bridge – a miracle in the clouds

In 1921, when project chief engineer Joseph Strauss proposed the idea, people thought he was crazy for his ambition to build the world's longest suspension bridge in an area prone to earthquakes. The bridge's location was only 15 km from the epicenter of the historic San Francisco earthquake that claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people in 1906. Photo: Vice.

But the small man made the impossible possible. The bridge began construction in 1933 and was completed in 1937. At the final moment, the architect said the bridge would definitely stand the test of time. The Golden Gate Bridge was born, spanning the Pacific Ocean, connecting San Francisco with Marin County, with a length of 2,700 meters and a height of nearly 90 meters under the bridge. Photo: Wall Alphacoder.

In 1989, when the Loma Prieta earthquake destroyed much of the Bay Bridge area, the Golden Gate Bridge shook only slightly. It was later declared one of the world's greatest modern wonders by the American Society of Civil Engineers and ranked 5th on the list of America's favorite architecture in 2007. Photo: Wikipedia.

The bridge took four years to build and cost about $35 million. During that time, Joseph always took safety measures to protect workers, but more than 10 people still lost their lives. Almost no one who fell into the sea survived. Therefore, since the bridge opened to traffic, it has become a favorite destination for people who intend to commit suicide. Photo: Nydailynews.

Although it is called the Golden Gate Bridge, this structure is painted red-orange. In addition, despite its fragile appearance, the bridge is made of one million tons of steel, strong enough to withstand strong winds. Since 1937, the bridge has only had to close three times due to wind force. Photo: Commons Wikimedia.

The Golden Gate Bridge is considered a tourist magnet in the United States. 10 million tourists visit the city every year and contribute about $9 billion in revenue to the state budget. Photo: Factslides.

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