Contemporary Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge:

Bridge Workers

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See also: Art Deco Elements | Beauty Shots of the Bridge | Southeast Visitor Area   | Fun and Interesting Happenings | Art at the Bridge

 

Golden Gate Bridge Workers in Action

 
 

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Ironworker atop one of the Bridge's 746-foot tall towers.

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Bridge painters prep and paint the suspender ropes from inside a "skybox."
     
 

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Painter working from the scaffold system.

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Operating Engineers use heavy equipment to move loads in areas where crews are working.
     
 

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Painters inspecting the main cable.
     
 

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Electricians head out to work (left) and inspect

the navigation lights on the main cables (right).
     
 

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Electricians have the right gear for the right job. Safety harnesses are essential for working safely at great heights.
     
 

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Patrols can respond more quickly when using bikes on the sidewalks.

Photo on right courtesy of M. Mazumdar
     
 

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Electricians maintain the roadway and tower lighting.
     
 

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Electricians install new cabling that connects communications systems from one side of the span to the other.

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Painter during main cable inspection.
     
 

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Collectors greet customers, collect tolls, and

give directions, usually with a smile!

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Crews do roadway repairs at night.