The new memorial, which has been in the works since 2009, overlooks the Conservatory of Flowers and the Golden Gate Bridge.

We knew he had a place. There’s a marker there with his name and date of birth on it,” Karl Crawford, superintendent of the ...

The Hollywood sign and the Golden Gate Bridge are among the iconic landmarks set to be wiped out by a huge earthquake when ...

For comparison, the Golden Gate Bridge in California is just 220 feet above the water level, almost 10 times lower than its ...

May marks 88 years since the Golden Gate Bridge first opened to the public. Why it matters: The bridge is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century and became a symbol of ...

May 28 has been a date marked by remarkable events across the globe, spanning centuries and touching upon themes of revolution, discovery, culture, and ...

Work began in 1933 and ended in 1937, concluding the immense project in only four years. The bridge came in exactly on budget: $35 million.

Idea of the engineer Joseph Strauss, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world. (OFF/AFP/Getty Images) The Golden Gate bridge, in the San Francisco Bay, during its construction in May 1936.

The Golden Gate Bridge, built from 1933 to 1937 ... the landmark was the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world. It spans with 4,200 feet and soars 746 feet above the water.

Today, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge may be the world’s most photographed. Upon its completion, it became Earth’s ...

George Rinhart / Corbis via Getty Images Today, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge may be the world’s most photographed. Upon its completion, it became Earth’s longest suspension bridge and ...