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The bridge is considered one of the very few human structures that ''enhance'' the physical beauty of nature, and was ranked as the fifth most popular American design in a poll of Americans.<ref>http://www.aia.org/release_020707_150Buildings</ref>

The bridge is considered one of the very few human structures that ''enhance'' the physical beauty of nature, and was ranked as the fifth most popular American design in a poll of Americans.<ref>http://www.aia.org/release_020707_150Buildings</ref>

The Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary occured on [[Memorial Day]] weekend in 2012'''''.

The Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary occurred on [[Memorial Day]] weekend in 2012'''''.

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''Stretching 1.7 miles high above the mist-enshrouded waters of San Francisco Bay, this peaked, vermilion-painted suspension bridge (the color is officially known as International Orange) is as striking today as it was when it was completed in 1937. The natural surroundings—including the coves and forested bluffs of Marin County; the island of Alcatraz; and numerous sailboats, barges, kite-surfers, and even frolicking seals—can all be seen from the bridge on a clear day.'' [http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40437576]

''Stretching 1.7 miles high above the mist-enshrouded waters of San Francisco Bay, this peaked, vermilion-painted suspension bridge (the color is officially known as International Orange) is as striking today as it was when it was completed in 1937. The natural surroundings—including the coves and forested bluffs of Marin County; the island of [[Alcatraz|Alcaltraz Island]]; and numerous sailboats, barges, kite-surfers, and even frolicking seals—can all be seen from the bridge on a clear day.'' [http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40437576]

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The bridge is built of fabricated steel, and is painted with an orange color that protects the Bridge's steel components from rust and corrosion caused by the high salt content in the air from the Pacific Ocean. <ref> http://goldengatebridge.org/ </ref> The construction of the bridge took four years to complete (Jan 1933 - May 1937) at a cost of $35 million dollars. <ref> http://www.inetours.com/Pages/SFNbrhds/Golden_Gate_Bridge.html </ref>

The bridge is built of fabricated [[steel]], and is painted with an orange color that protects the Bridge's steel components from rust and corrosion caused by the high salt content in the air from the Pacific Ocean. <ref> http://goldengatebridge.org/ </ref> The construction of the bridge took four years to complete (Jan 1933 - May 1937) at a cost of $35 million dollars. <ref> http://www.inetours.com/Pages/SFNbrhds/Golden_Gate_Bridge.html </ref>

The 6 traffic lanes of the bridge are located on one level, and have  

The 6 traffic lanes of the bridge are located on one level, and have  

The Golden Gate Bridge, at 4,200 feet, (1,280 meters) long was the  

The Golden Gate Bridge, at 4,200 feet, (1,280 meters) long was the  

longest suspension bridge in the world from the time it opened in 1937 until New York City's Verrazano Narrows Bridge was opened on November 21, 1964.  <ref> http://www.answers.com/topic/golden-gate-bridge </ref>

longest suspension bridge in the world from the time it opened in 1937 until [[New York City]]'s Verrazano Narrows Bridge was opened on November 21, 1964.  <ref> http://www.answers.com/topic/golden-gate-bridge </ref>

There are currently 6 other suspension bridges that are longer than the Golden Gate:

There are currently 6 other suspension bridges that are longer than the Golden Gate: