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Golden Gate Bridge Construction Of A Landmark Reel-1
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keywords: iconic construction, golden gate bridge, suspension bridge, suspension cables
Synopsis: Certainly the most photographed bridge in the World, this title documents the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1933 and held the title as the longest suspension bridge main span in the World until 1964 with scenes of early projects of John A. Roebling who developed the use of wire ropes for suspension bridges, construction of the Golden Gate caissons, bridge towers and more...(read more)
- Date: 1933
- Duration: 00:20:09
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
Golden Gate Bridge - Construction Of A Landmark Reel-1
Shows early Roebling projects using wire rope including the Brooklyn Bridge. Shows John A. Roebling Statue in Trenton New Jersey and the wire rope manufacturing factories of the Roebling Company. Wire rope testing laboratory. A study of suspension bridge principles using illustrations and animation. Footage of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge caissons, bridge towers, and temporary foot bridge or catwalk. Radio communication between the Coast Guard and the bridge workers. Shows testing of bridge wire and delivery to construction site.
