(CNN) — Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden Gate, a strait that leads to the San Francisco Bay. The bridge is 8,981 feet long (1 ...

There are milestones in life, small rituals to mark the passing of the years - opening day of the Giants season, first night at the opera, a special day at a favorite vacation spot, something to look ...

Although suggested as early as the late 1800s, the Golden Gate Bridge was not seriously considered until the 1920s. In 1921, Joseph Strauss was the lead architect for the bridge, with contributions ...