On this day in 1933, construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge. Until the bridge was built, the only way to cross the San Francisco Bay was by ferry. Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge ended in April 1937, $1.5 million under budget. Its color scheme of International Orange was something local residents requested. (see more — Building the Golden Gate Bridge)

On this day in 1933, construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Until the bridge was built, the only way to cross the San Francisco Bay was by ferry. Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge ended in April 1937, $1.5 million under budget. Its color scheme of International Orange was something local residents requested.

(see more — Building the Golden Gate Bridge)

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