Monthly Archives: January, 2012
Love on Wheels: San Francisco Bike Coalition’s Dating Game
Bike Love Abounds at Love on Wheels! Lovelorn lovebirds each quiz three possible dates (hidden from their view) and choose one to ride off with, on a date provided by one of our fine sponsors. DJ Jamie Jams will set the soundtrack for phone numbers, emails, and bike stats to be exchanged all …
The Golden Gate Bridge’s Accidental Color
(from NPR, April 26, 2011) You’d think the color of the most photographed bridge in the world would have a more exciting name than “international orange.” Something like “vermilion” or “terra cotta” or “burnt sienna” might seem more appropriate. Whatever you call it, it’s the vivid, unmistakable color of the Golden Gate Bridge, which turns …
Fun Facts: Bridge Towers
The Golden Gate Bridge towers are 746 feet above water. That’s approximately the height of a 50-story building! The Navy proposed yellow and black horizontal stripes for the Bridge; the Air Force wanted orange and white stripes. Orange vermillion, “International Orange,” was chosen by architect Irving Morrow, who wanted a warm color to contrast with …
Top Ten Golden Gate Bridge Views by Bike
Bridge Plaza: Look for the Strauss statue, cable cross-section and access the walkway and bike path here Golden Gate Overlook: The newest overlook in the Presidio, on the west side of the Bridge, will open in Spring, 2012. Fort Point: See the Bridge from the bottom up. Crissy Field: Ride the promenade and enjoy spectacular …
Golden Gate Festival
The Golden Gate Festival is the center point of the Bridge’s year-long 75th anniversary program. With the theme of “Bridging Us All,” the free community event seeks to honor this amazing landmark in a way that reflects the ingenuity, inclusiveness and creativity of the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The festival will offer thousands of …
75 Tributes to the Golden Gate Bridge
The 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge on May 27, 2012 marks a major milestone in the Bay Area’s rich history, connecting communities and people from around the world. To celebrate this achievement, the 75 Tributes to the Bridge, a Community Partners Program is uniting a wide range of organizations and talents together for one …
Golden Gate Bridge Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary in 2012
Officials from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, today announced details for The Golden Gate Festival, the official public celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. The multi-faceted two-day event will be held …