Re: a question to goodsport

Posted by Goodsport from adsl-216-102-199-185.dsl.snfc21.pacbell.net on May 26, 2000 at 21:07:20:

In Reply to: a question to goodsport posted by . on May 26, 2000 at 18:29:26:

: this has been bugging me for the longest time

: chapter 1 of golden spider mentioned the us navy wanted to paint the golden gate bridge black with yellow stripes. is that true or did you make that up?

    Believe it or not, it's absolutely true! 8|

    The original designer of the Golden Gate Bridge decided that instead of having the bridge a metallic black/gray like most bridges, that he would instead paint it an 'International Orange' as to have it blend in with the surroundings. The U.S. Navy instead wanted him to paint the Bridge black with yellow stripes, apparently to make it easier for passing ships at night.

    We all know whose decision won out in the end. :)

-G

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