A Limited issue button shows artist-rendered aerial view of bridge
and land approaches.

Construction began on January 5, 1933. This was followed by the official
ground breaking ceremony held on February 26, 1933, at nearby Crissy
Field (now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area).  Mayor
Angelo Rossi of San Francisco , and Board President William P. Filmer
made speeches, and a congratulatory telegram from President Herbert
Hoover was read. Major General Craig gave the right-of-way grants to
Filmer, and Rossi and Filmer then turned a golden spade.

President John F. Kennedy delivering his dedication speech

      
                                                                                    Tim Maguire

Edward Moran’s Unveiling of the Statue of “Liberty Enlightening
the World” (as it was originally known).  

William Henry "Bill" Gates III is 59 years old today.

       Tim Maguire

Julia Fiona Roberts is 46 years young today

Riverside Drive at Bob Hope Drive,  Burbank, CA.

John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005)