Decidedly One Of The Most Recognizable Landmarks
When it made its debut in 1889, it was also the world’s tallest building at 1,000 feet high. The plan was to take it down ten years later, but it was used as a radiotelegraph station in WWI.
In 1889, the tower was the world’s tallest building at 1000 feet high. It was to be taken down ten years later but was re-purposed as a radiotelegraph station during WWI. It actually survived both world wars as Hitler’s instruction to destroy it was not carried out. Now, over 7 million people visit the tower each year!
The Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco public was insisting on a bridge that would link them to their northern neighbors and as a result, The Golden Gate Bridge was born. Joseph Strauss was the head engineer that began the construction of the iconic bridge back in 1919.
Despite some disregarding the intent of the bridge as some suggested that it would interfere with the natural charm of the bay while others claimed the construction would negatively impact the shipping industry, construction commenced regardless.