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The remarkable $6.74bn bridge complete with underwater tunnels and man-made islands
China has unveiled an underwater structure that doubles as a bridge, complete with man-made islands This colossal ...
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How Did the Golden Gate Bridge Get Its Name? The Origin of San Francisco’s Iconic Landmark
It connects San Francisco to Marin County ... Completed in 1937, it was the longest and tallest suspension bridge at the time. Architects Irving Morrow and Leon Moisseiff worked with Strauss.
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The Golden Gate Bridge Was a Dream That Turned Into a Depression-Era Nightmare for the 11 Men Who Died During Its Construction
George Rinhart / Corbis via Getty Images Today, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge may be the world’s most photographed. Upon its completion, it became Earth’s longest suspension bridge and ...
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WATCH: San Francisco's Bay Bridge rebuilt in 4 time-lapse minutes
At 10:15 Monday night, the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened to traffic, about seven hours ahead of schedule and $5 billion over budget. The $6.4 billion, self ...
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Leon Moisseiff
The suspension bridge would use less steel and be faster ... Irving Morrow's design contributions would become a beloved San Francisco monument. Leon Moisseiff's career culminated in 1940 ...