By Anne Merritt
Turner Publishing, $39.95
ISBN 13: 978-1-59652-
www.turnerpublishing.com
The History of the Golden Gate Bridge Told Through Historic Photographs
(Nashville, TN)
Spanning over the inlet of water that connects to the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge has been an integral part of the fabric of United States history. The story of one of the most recognizable American structures—from the days when naysayers said the Golden Gate could not be spanned to construction of the bridges towers and cables—is a fascinating look at the derring-do of 1930s American engineering.
With fact-filled photo captions and chapter introductions by Anne Merritt, Historic Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge rediscovers the fascinating past of this architectural structure through nearly 200 rare photographs culled from the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library, and Library of Congress all showcased with exceptional clarity and beauty.
From the challenges of its construction to anniversaries and parades, and much more, the Golden Gate Bridge shines through the decades in glorious black-and-white photography, displayed in a large format. This makes a great book for any travel, history, or photography enthusiast!
“I became a historian because of a lifelong interest in why things happened the way they did, and an intense curiosity about how people thought. Did they look at things the same way we do now? You can see how easy it is to get started. The questions are easy—it’s the answers that take some digging,” says author Merritt.
Historic Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series. These books, highlighting the history of the great cities, pivotal events, and key figures across America, have been acclaimed as a staple in the collection of anyone who loves history.
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