These clips are from Crissy Field, the Marin Headlands, the picnic area at the Bridge Pavillion, and the batteries of the Presidio bluffs. On May 27th, 2012, the Golden Gate Bridge celibrated it's 75th birthday. Contruction was started in 1933 and finished 1937. At the time of completion, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1.7 miles. The middle span is 4,200 ft. from tower to tower. The towers stand at 746 ft. tall, or about the hieght of a 50 story building. And the main span rises above the water on average 220 ft., depending on the tides. It cost 35 million dollars to build, and was financed by local bonds sold to resisdents of San Francisco and surrounding counties. No federal funds were used for constrution. Joseph B Strauss was the Chief Engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge, and is honored with a statue in the main plaza at the bridge. Architect Irving F. Morrow who was the inspiration behind the Art Deco facade and the iconic "International Orange" color of the bridge finally got his due with a plaque that was placed on the south tower in his honor. Music by: Kevin MacLeod Song: Noble Race

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1. Love the view at 4:05 with the fog!!!