may 27, 1937 - Golden Gate Bridge
Description:
An iconic suspension bridge in San Francisco, CA is known as the Golden Gate Bridge. It spans the Golden Gate Strait, which connects San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, and was finished in 1937. The bridge is distinguished by its striking orange-red color and remarkable engineering. At the time of its construction, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, measuring around 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers). The Golden Gate Bridge serves as a crucial transit link, a representation of San Francisco, and a well-known monument that is known all over the world.History.com Editors. (2018, August 21). Golden Gate Bridge. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/golden-gate-bridge
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may 27, 1937
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~ 88 years ago