110K views · 320 reactions | On May 27, 1937, over 200,000 people walked across the Golden Gate Bridge during its grand opening to pedestrians. The next day, May 28, it officially opened to automobiles after President Roosevelt activated the signal from Washington, D.C. The week-long celebration included parades, music, air shows, and fireworks, marking the birth of one of America’s most iconic landmarks. | History In Pictures | Facebook

9.4K views · 95 reactions | Are you familiar with the grisly history behind the Golden Gate Bridge? Today, it's one of the world’s most photographed bridges. But did you know that 11 workers died while the bridge was being built? Working on the bridge meant dangerous conditions and long hours. Arguably San Francisco's most iconic landmark, the bridge opened in 1937. | Smithsonian Magazine | Facebook