As often as we see the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s hard not to be impressed by its distinctive color and profile. Its history is also impressive.
Historian Kevin Starr, known for his 8-volume chronicle of the state of California, died last weekend. One of his last books was a short but comprehensive history of the Golden Gate Bridge, which he discussed in this archival North Bay Report from the summer of 2010.
You can hear Kevin Starr talk about the naming of the Golden Gate and his favorite picture form the days of its construction on the North Bay Report webpage at KRCB dot org/news. Hear this story on demand with our free KRCB mobile app. You can also find this and past stories on our new North Bay Report Facebook page. Comment, share and give us a like there. Follow the North Bay Report on Twitter @KRCBNews.
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