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Golden Gate Bridge celebrates 50th anniversary milestone
The Golden Gate Bridge marks 50 years since construction began linking Marin headlands to San Francisco. The piece recalls the bridge’s daring span, main deck length, cable size, and the more than 900 million vehicles that have crossed since opening. It notes early design battles, fears from military and taxpayers, and a legend of divine mishap about its creation.
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San Francisco
Marin Headlands
Golden Gate
Golden Gate Bridge
Ansel Adams
New York
Verazzano Narrows Bridge
San Francisco Bay
Mt. Diablo
Charles Crocker
Central Pacific Railroad
Joseph Strauss
Washington
Leningrad