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Bookmark or Share- The History of the Design and Construction of the BridgeThis timeline chronicles important events in Golden Gate Bridge history from 1846 when Captain John Fremont declared California independent from Mexico to the present day when two white-tailed deer stopped all traffic on the Bridge as they ran from San Francisco to Marin County.
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District | Golden GateThe Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is a special district of the State of California which operates and maintains the Golden Gate Bridge and two unified public transit systems - Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry.
- Bridge Construction - History & Research | Golden GateThe Golden Gate Bridge stands at the entrance to California's San Francisco Bay as a symbol of American ingenuity and resolve, having been constructed during the era of the Great Depression.
- Design & Construction Stats - Statistics & Data | Golden GateThe Golden Gate Bridge has 250 pairs of vertical suspender ropes that are spaced 50 feet apart across both sides of the Bridge. Each suspender rope is 2-11/16 inches in diameter. All of the ropes were replaced between 1972 and 1976, with the last rope replacement completed on May 4, 1976.
- Visiting the Bridge - Golden GateVisiting the world famous Golden Gate Bridge is a unique experience for everyone. Whether you hike, walk, bike, shop, take a guided tour, or just sit back and take it all in, there is something for everyone.
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