The collapse of the Cypress Street Viaduct (Nimitz Freeway) caused most of the earthquake-related deaths. The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge was also damaged when a span of the top deck collapsed. In the aftermath, all bridges in the area underwent seismic retrofitting to make them more re...
The San Francisco Bay Area was celebrating on October 17, 1989, as both home teams faced off against each other in Game 3 of theWorld Series, the Battle of the Bay. The mood lasted until 5:04 p.m. when theLoma Prieta earthquake, a magnitude 6.9, shook for 20 seconds and changed the...
San Francisco’s Marina district suffered extensive damage. Built on an area where there was no underlying bedrock, the liquefaction of the ground resulted in the collapse of a number of structures. Additionally, gas mains and pipes burst, sparking fires. A 1.25-mile segment of the two-level ...
The top section fell onto the cars on the bottom section, resulting in42 deaths. The bottom section held up, so it didn't completely collapse into the water. Many residents living nearby in West Oakland started to do whatever they could to helprescuethose trapped on the bridge. Although the...
All famous San Francisco bands are included, as well as many San Francisco musicians of underground status. This list of San Francisco musical artists includes information like what genre the artist falls under, what albums they've put out and more. If you want to know more about these ...
Bay Bridge after the San Francisco–Oakland earthquake of 1989Aerial view of the collapsed section of the Bay Bridge following the San Francisco–Oakland earthquake of 1989.(more) Since the 1906 earthquake, seismologists and engineers have warned that it could happen again. Several relatively strong...
San Francisco Own a Print of this Photo Inquire About Licensing this Photo for Commercial Use San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge arcs over Fort Point and its lighthouse, which was permanently shut down in 1934 when construction on the bridge began. ArchitectureBay AreaBridgesBuildings...
San Francisco bridge closes after rod snapsLISA LEFFJOHN MARSHALL
Design of the New San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge Self-Anchored Suspension Span The Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge was selected out of four other competing design as the signature span for the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge whic......
So, here is a bit of information on one of the most recognizable bridges in the world — The Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Strait connects the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. A military topographer, John Fremont, is credited with giving this poetic name to the strait; it remin...