Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Final Rivet
On April 27, 1937
Joseph B. Strauss
led dignitaries to
the center span
with a final gold
rivet. On May 28,
1937 President
Roosevelt began
a dedication
ceremony in the
White House
via telegraph.
Toll Booths
All toll booths are
electronic to help
the flow of traffic
over the bridge.
Golden Gate
The spectacular lighting
display, originally
envisaged by the
architect, was not
installed until 1987.
The towers are designed
to disappear into
the darkness, which
further accentuates
their great height.
