Against the treacherous currents and frequent fog of the Golden Gate Strait, engineer Joseph Strauss leads the construction of a suspension bridge that many believed impossible, creating an Art Deco masterpiece in International Orange that becomes one of America's most iconic landmarks. Despite dangerous conditions that claim 11 workers' lives, the bridge is completed ahead of schedule and under budget, transforming the Bay Area and symbolizing the daring spirit of the American West.
Word Count
530
Reading Time
3 min
Difficulty
beginner
Genre
History
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