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The Golden Gate Bridge's Color
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The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic structure recognized worldwide for its distinctive orange-red hue. Many assume this color was a late addition or accidental, not its original design.
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What People Remember
People often remember the Golden Gate Bridge being originally grey or another color, later painted its iconic International Orange.
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What's Actually True
The Golden Gate Bridge was always intended to be its famous International Orange color. The architect Irving Morrow chose it not only for its pleasing aesthetics but also because it blends well with the natural surroundings and provides enhanced visibility in the fog.
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#golden gate bridge#san francisco#landmarks#color#architecture
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