The Golden Gate Bridge’s name isn’t from the Gold Rush. It actually comes from the Golden Gate Strait. Explorer John C. Frémont named it in the mid-1800s. The term “Golden Gate” means a ...

The Golden Gate ... of the bridge. The planned cables would be so long and strong that they would need to be fabricated in place. The well-known engineering company of John Roebling and Sons ...

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.

The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic representation of San Francisco. This photo was taken from a ferry boat crossing the Bay.