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The Golden Gate Bridge

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

By: Bella Martinez
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JANUARY 5, 1933-MAY 27, 1937

WHEN WAS IT BUILT AND HOW LONG?
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WHERE?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
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WHAT TYPE?

THE GOLDEN GATE IS A SUSPENSION BRIDGE.
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WHO?

THE CHIEF ENGINEER WAS JOSEPH B. STRAUSS
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AVEREAGE VEHICLES PER DAY

110,113
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TOTAL VEHICLES PER DAY

40,191,124
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MONTHLY SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC

SEPTEMBER-1,698,606
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MONTHLY SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC

SEPTEMBER-1,698,606
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WHAT DID THEY FACE?

  • Engineers said it was impossible to build
  • 11 worker died
  • Difficult to raise funds
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HOW DID THEY OVERCOME?

THEY REPLACED 1ST MODEL BRIDGE
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HOW DID THEY OVERCOME?

STRAUSS MADE SURE OF HIGH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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HOW DID THEY OVERCOME?

LOCALS VOTED ON A $35 MILL BOND MADE OF THEIR HOMES' COLLATERAL
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DID YOU KNOW?

THE MILITARY WANTED TO HAVE IT PAINTED IN STRIPES
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DID YOU KNOW?

IT IS THE TOP SUICIDE LOCATION IN THE WORLD
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DID YOU KNOW?

IT WAS THE LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE AT 4,200 FEET IN 1937
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Bella Maetinez