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Mary Currie

Literary pseudonym Violet Fane

Wrote under the pseudonym Violet Fane, contributing to the British literary scene from 1872 until the early 20th century.
Was a noted poet and writer with a significant presence in the literary community.
Served as an ambassadress later in her life, continuing her influence in the cultural sphere.

Mary Montgomerie Currie, known by the pseudonym Violet Fane, was a prolific poet and writer who left her mark on the British literary scene and later became an ambassadress, continuing her influence in cultural and diplomatic circles.

Milestones

Retrofit and Renewal Maintenance & Renovation

The Last Toll Taker's Final Shift

In 2013, the Golden Gate Bridge eliminated all human toll collectors, becoming the first major U.S. bridge to go fully electronic — ending a 76-year tradition.

2013
Legacy and the Barrier Era Cultural & Symbolic

The Net That Took 77 Years to Approve

In 2014, the Golden Gate Bridge board finally voted to install a suicide deterrent net, ending decades of agonizing debate over the bridge's deadliest legacy.

2014