Postcard : Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
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Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA by the Pacific Bridge Company. The designers were Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Ellis. Date: circa 1935
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Media ID 14415558
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Cables California Californian Constructs Feb17 Francisco Pacific Strait Suspension Suspending
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
Photo postcards are a great way to stay in touch with family and friends.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 9.7cm x 15cm (3.8" x 5.9")
Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the progress of constructing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, USA, during the 1930s. The suspension bridge, an engineering marvel of its time, was built by a team of dedicated workers under the direction of Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Ellis. The Pacific Ocean serves as a tranquil backdrop to the dynamic scene, with the towering construction cranes and cables suspending from the bridge's towers, ready to be lowered and secured to the roadway. The intricate process of building the bridge involved the careful alignment of the cables, which were strung between the towers and anchored at each end of the bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge, which spans the Golden Gate Strait, connects San Francisco to Marin County and is considered an essential part of the California State Highway System. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the determination and innovation that went into constructing one of the most iconic landmarks in American history. The bridge was completed in 1937 and continues to stand as a symbol of engineering excellence and a testament to human ingenuity.
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