Historic Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge
All photographs from the archives of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, San Francisco, CA. Permission is required for use.
Chief Engineer Joseph B Strauss |
Erecting the south tower |
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Foot bridge erected prior to main cable construction |
Bridge roadway being assembled in sections and attached to suspender ropes |
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Ironworkers bolt down the suspender |
Painting of the arch over historic |
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Original Pedestrian Day ticket |
Pedestrian Day, May 27, 1937 |
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Opening Day, May 28, 1937 |
Opening Day, May 28, 1937 |
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The District does not sell its archival photographs of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge for personal use, but does license them for use in publications and other commercial formats.
Until the District is able to set up its own archival image sales program, please visit one of the following websites to purchase images for your personal use: San Francisco Library Collection and San Francisco Museum.