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Dave Eggers and Tucker Nichols trace the history of the Golden Gate Bridge, from its conception in the 1930s to the controversial decision that gave it its bright orange hue. They uncover how divergent design visions—red and white, yellow and black, and the moderate gray preferred by many—were reconciled through the determination of a handful of architects. The book offers readers an engaging glimpse into the engineering, aesthetics, and civic negotiations that turned a San Francisco bridge into one of the world’s most memorable man-made structures.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Dave Eggers
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