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Golden Gate Bridge painted like a McDonald’s? Archive find reveals a radical color scheme
The myth of the Golden Gate Bridge color scheme is well told. Chief engineer Joseph B. Strauss didn’t want another gray ...
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Joseph Strauss
Joseph Baermann Strauss was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, just ten years after the Civil War. Raised in an artistic family, Joseph loved poetry and hoped to pursue a career in the arts like his mother ...
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Opposition to the Bridge and Facts
Despite their city's obvious need to expand, a number of San Franciscans opposed Joseph Strauss' quest to build the Golden Gate Bridge. Their reasons ranged from the practical to the emotional.
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How Did the Golden Gate Bridge Get Its Name? The Origin of San Francisco’s Iconic Landmark
The Golden Gate Bridge is a true marvel of engineering, thanks to Joseph Strauss. He led the project with innovative ideas. Completed in 1937, it was the longest and tallest suspension bridge at ...