Spanning the Gate: A Golden Gate Bridge History

The story of the bridge they said could never be built

34 Milestones
150+ Years of history
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Frank Doyle

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Frank Doyle

banker and financier

  • Founded the Exchange Bank of California.
  • Established the Doyle Scholarship.
  • Supported the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge through his financial contributions.

Frank Doyle was a prominent banker and financier who founded the Exchange Bank of California and established the Doyle Scholarship. He was also a key figure in supporting the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Milestones

  • The $35 Million Gamble
    Depression-Era Construction Political & Funding
    The $35 Million Gamble

    In the teeth of the Great Depression, voters in six counties approved a massive bond measure to build a bridge many engineers said was impossible.

    1930
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