This book traces the history of the construction of the golden gate bridge from the earliest dreams of vaulting san franciscos picturesque mile wide opening to the bay shortly after the gold rush of 1849 through its completion in 1937. Built for the most practical of reasons, a purely functional bridge is an unremarkable connection across a gap in the landscape. It was the middle of the great depression, and young men were desperate to work and careful once they got it. This is the story of survivors who vividly recall the hardships. He showed pictures of the laborers and spoke about their testimonies of. Despite its name, the bridge is painted a reddish orange, not gold. Its pretty easy and free to walk across the bridge itself, or to explore the golden gate bridge welcome center, which offers a colorful look at the bridge s history, as well as the original 12foot stainlesssteel test tower used in 1933. Alicia klepeis there were people who said that a bridge across the golden gate straight could not be done. Today, some call it the most spectacular bridge in the world. Stories of marin workers who helped build golden gate. Sausalito, city, marin county, western california, u. Completed in 1937 after four years of dangerous, complicated work, the bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity and intelligence. The golden gate bridge was a golden opportunity for young men all.
Additional features include a table of contents, a fast facts spread, criticalthinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Silver award winner, 2016 nautilus book award in you. Silver award winner, 2016 nautilus book award in young adult ya nonfiction moving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge is the first book to primarily feature the voices of the workers themselves. Gives readers a behindthescenes look at the building of the golden gate bridge. Book building the golden gate bridge great bridges define great cities. Building the golden gate bridge university of washington. People living in san francisco during the 1920s and. Silver award winner, 2016 nautilus book award in young adult ya nonfictionmoving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge is the first book to primarily feature the voices of the workers themselves.
Golden gate bridge 1937 famous bridges bridge building. The actual building of the bridge took over four years, with men sometimes perched. The true story of the design and construction of the golden gate. Publisher for the university of washington member of the association of university presses. He discusses the process, the engineers, designers, and of course the very hard working men who risked their lives to build this amazing bridge. This is the story of survivors who vividly recall the hardships, hazards, and victories of constructing the landmark span during the great depression. Moving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the. Harvey schwartz talked about his book, building the golden gate bridge. Taking advantage of the villages fine natural cove, richardson sold fresh. It is among the top books on california i have ever read. The gate is an absorbing panoramic account of the building of one of the worlds most beautiful and famous landmarks. The golden gate bridge web store specializes in apparel, books, posters, prints, mugs, and gifts inspired by the iconic golden gate bridge. When it was first built, the golden gate bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Moving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge is the first book to.
This is the story of survivors who vividly recall the hardships, hazards, and. Cincinnati born and trained with chicago engineering experience, strauss constructed some 400 drawbridges across the u. Moving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge is the first book to primarily feature the voices of the workers themselves. The structure of the golden gate bridge between abutments. Golden gate bridge construction stock pictures, royaltyfree.
The most pleasant way to reach the bridge however is by walking either from the marina district to the east or from baker beach to the west of the bridge. Any motordriven vehicle designed, used and maintained exclusively for transporting passengers with a seating capacity of more than fifteen 15 persons, including the driver, any other passengertype vehicle carrying more than fifteen. Nearly every san francisco bay cruise passes under the golden gate bridge for a view you cant get any other way golden gate bridge history. Now there are several bridges that are longer, but for many people, it is still one of. Silver award winner, 2016 nautilus book award in young adult ya nonfictionmoving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge is the first book. Joseph baerman strauss top section is about the bay bridge, scroll down for ggb information had a dream of building a bridge across the golden gate. A workers oral history, paperback by schwartz, harvey, isbn 0295995068, isbn 9780295995069, brand new, free shipping in the us moving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge is the first book to primarily feature the voices of the workers. Narration explains necessity for the construction of the golden gate bridge. Its 4,200foot main span between the two towers was the longest for a suspension bridge until 1981, while. Help them by testing your engineering skills and match the right bridge to the location shown in the figure below a bridge for rollerbladers and bikers special notes. Proud partner of the golden gate bridge, highway and transportation district and the national park service. Enjoy our distinctive collection of inspiring and fun items reflecting the amazing history and beauty of the iconic golden gate bridge.
We carry official 75th anniversary items, along with educational books and dvds about the building of the golden gate bridge. Golden gate by kevin starr tells how a symbol was built. This is the story of survivors who vividly recall the hardships, hazards, and victories of constructing the landmark span during. Im excited to bring you some amazing and fun golden gate bridge facts for kids today the golden gate bridge is in the san francisco bay area and connects the northern tip of the san francisco peninsula to marin county. Aug 24, 2010 the golden gate bridge under construction, around 1935. It is much more than just a way to get across the water, however. A growing community needs a bridge, to connect the bike paths in east and west craggy rock. When the bridge was finished, its length of 9,266 ft 2824 m made it the longest bridge in the world. Jan 29, 2015 unlike typical suspension bridges such as the golden gate or the western span of the bay bridge selfanchored spans do not have their main cable tied to massive anchorages. The main theme is the building of the golden gate bridge in san francisco, california.
It was founded in 1838 by william richardson, who had received a mexican land grant called rancho sausalito, named by spanish explorers for its little willow trees. The author gives you excellent basic facts about how the bridge became so important that it needed to be built. The golden gate bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the golden gate, the onemilewide 1. It opened to pedestrians on 27 may 1937 and to automobile traffic the following day. Golden gate bridge kids britannica kids homework help. It is a sensory experience featuring color, light and sound. Although other bridges have since surpassed it in size, it remains incomparable in the magnificence of its setting and is said to be the most photographed bridge. Its pretty easy and free to walk across the bridge itself, or to explore the golden gate bridge welcome center, which offers a colorful look at the bridges history, as well as the original 12foot stainlesssteel test tower used in 1933. Find highquality golden gate bridge construction stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. The golden gate bridge is a masterpiece in engineering and design recognized as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. The golden gate bridge is a famous landmark in northern california.
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One of the most iconic modern marvels to grace our beautiful planet is the golden gate bridge. It lies along san francisco bay just north of san francisco across the golden gate bridge. Harvey schwartz building the golden gate bridge book passage. Get the most out of your visit to the bridge with official park merchandise. Each year the golden gate bridge attracts more than 10 million visitors to take in its tremendous 746foot tall towers, sweeping main cables, signature international orange color and art deco styling. Harvey schwartz building the golden gate bridge book. Kevin hines survived suicide jump from golden gate bridge. Browse 436 golden gate bridge construction stock photos and images available, or search for golden gate construction or bridge under construction to find more great stock photos and pictures. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Compelling photographs and easytoread text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Golden gate bridge construction stock pictures, royalty.
Golden gate bridge 1937 san francisco, california, usa completed in 1937 the golden gate bridge in san francisco, california is one of the most famous bridges in the world and, at the time of its construction, was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a total length of 2. The golden gate bridge is located at the presidio park and can easily be reached by bus or car. The architecture, size, and history of the bridge make it one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Golden gate bridge, suspension bridge spanning the golden gate in california to link san francisco with marin county to the north. This book of historical photographs pays tribute to all of the men and women involved in building the golden gate bridge. The bridge links the city of san francisco to its northern neighbor, marin county. The actual building of the bridge took over four years, with men sometimes perched more than 500 feet above the water in wind or fog.
In building the golden gate bridge, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Upon its completion in 1937, it was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. But a century ago, building the golden gate bridge seemed like an impossible task. The building of the golden gate bridge building america duration.
Moving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge. Building the golden gate bridge a workers oral history. Located on the 31st floor of the golden gate side of the tower building, it has beautiful views of twin peaks and, of course, the famed golden gate bridge. Harvey schwartz moving beyond the familiar accounts of politics and the achievements of celebrity engineers and designers, building the golden gate bridge is the first book. The golden gate bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses over the san francisco bay, going from san francisco to marin county, in the u. Golden gate bridge information, facts, history and.
At the time of its construction, the golden gate bridge was the largest single span bridge ever constructed 80,000 miles of steel cable on the bridge and the two bridge towers rising 746 feet. Golden gate bridge, san francisco a view on cities. Dec 21, 2016 in the 1920s, long before the technologies and advancements of todays construction industry, a scheme was conceived to build an impossible bridge across the golden gate strait in california. Youll learn, for starters, why a bridge called golden gate is in fact orange. At a 1977 rally on the golden gate supporting the building of an antisuicide barrier above the railing, a minister, speaking to six hundred of his followers, tried to explain the bridges power. Golden gate bridge simple english wikipedia, the free. Harvey schwartz building the golden gate bridge sunday, december, 2015 1. It spans the golden gate, which is the strait narrow body of water between san francisco bay and the pacific ocean. Before the golden gate bridge was constructed, much of the bay.
A marvel of modern engineering, the golden gate bridge is 1. Golden gate bridge facts for kids fun facts for kids. Others claimed that building a bridge across the golden gate could not be done given the natural environments many challenges. Route 101 and california state route 1 across the strait. When we went to work, we got in the marin tower elevator, he said in a 1987 interview that is part of the new book, building the golden gate bridge. The golden gate bridge links the city of san francisco to marin county, spanning the golden gate strait that separates san francisco bay from the pacific ocean. He showed pictures of the laborers and spoke about their testimonies of harsh weather, safety. The bridge is a 2006 britishamerican documentary film by eric steel spanning one year of filming at the famed golden gate bridge which crosses the golden gate entrance to san francisco bay, connecting the city of san francisco, california to the marin headlands of marin county, in 2004. Over 1200 meters long, the golden gate bridge crosses the waters of the golden gate strait, between san francisco and marin county. Golden gate bridge builders ate special meals to prevent. Jan, 2016 read aloud book for third grade pops bridge book by eve bunting, c. The golden gate bridge under construction, around 1935. Silver award winner, 2016 nautilus book award in young adult ya nonfiction. Golden gate bridge, highway and transportation district.
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