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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Russell Cone

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Russell Cone

Actor and film director

  • Earned an Academy Award for his performance in the film 'A Beautiful Mind'
  • Won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama and Best Actor - Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
  • Received a British Academy Film Award for his work in film

Russell Ira Crowe, born on April 7, 1964, is a renowned actor and film director. His exceptional performances have earned him numerous accolades in the film industry.

Milestones

  • The Pier That Defied the Pacific
    Depression-Era Construction Construction
    The Pier That Defied the Pacific

    Building the south tower's foundation 1,100 feet offshore in raging open ocean nearly doomed the entire bridge project.

    1934
  • The Foghorns That Guide the Lost
    Opening and Early Glory Design & Engineering
    The Foghorns That Guide the Lost

    The Golden Gate Bridge's iconic mid-span foghorns became the sonic signature of San Francisco, blasting through fog that blankets the strait over 300 days a year.

    1937
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