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How Did the Golden Gate Bridge Get Its Name? The Origin of San Francisco’s Iconic Landmark
Over time, the name “Golden Gate Bridge” became a big part of San Francisco’s identity. It shows off the bridge’s amazing design and its deep history, going back to Fremont’s naming.
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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 ...
Marin Independent Journal on MSN8d
Golden Gate bus and ferry systems gear up for Clipper discounts
The district, which manages the Golden Gate Transit service and Golden Gate Ferry, already has agreements for free transfers ...
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Opposition to the Bridge and Facts
Golden Gate Ferries, owned by Southern Pacific ... Critics attacked Strauss' engineering abilities, and described his initial design as "an upside-down rat trap." Still more criticism came ...