Golden Gate bridge turns 75
Tourists hold an umbrella near the Golden Gate Bridge, May 2, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is preparing for the 75th anniversary of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge that will be marked with a festival on May 26 - 27 that will feature music, displays of bridge artifacts and art exhibits.
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Golden Gate bridge turns 75
Tourists hold an umbrella near the Golden Gate Bridge, May 2, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is preparing for the 75th anniversary of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge that will be marked with a festival on May 26 - 27 that will feature music, displays of bridge artifacts and art exhibits.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
The 1.7 mile steel suspension bridge, one of the modern Wonders of the World, opened to traffic on May 27, 1937.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
The Golden Gate Bridge is blanketed with fog, Feb. 21, 2012 over San Francisco, Calif.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
A tourist on bicycle stops to photograph the Golden Gate Bridge.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
A view of the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, May 2, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
Tourists are seen taking photographs near the Golden Gate Bridge.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
A view of hanger cables on the Golden Gate Bridge, May 2, 2012.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
A view of a light fixture and suspender cables on the Golden Gate Bridge, May 3, 2012.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
The Golden Gate Bridge is seen through tall grass, May 2, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
The shadow of the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge is cast on the San Francisco Bay, May 2, 2012.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesGolden Gate bridge turns 75
A young boy looks through the railing on the pedestrian walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge, May 2, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
