It Was Deemed Impossible
Although a bridge may appear to be an ultimate option now, many people believed it would be impossible to build one across the mouth of San Francisco Bay at the time. And besides, the waters underneath the Golden Gate can reach depths of more than 330 feet, creating a turbulent channel with strong currents and tides. As if that weren’t bad enough, any building project would be hindered by the dense fog and strong winds that frequently afflict this part of the California coast.
It Was Deemed Impossible
Was It Feasible?
Some folks explained that even if a bridge could also be built in such a place, it would have to be a crossing unlike any other. To begin with, it would have to be tall enough just to enable even the largest ships to sail beneath it. However, following the city’s 1915 World’s Fair, the concept of this impossible structure gained traction.
Was It Feasible?
