Golden Gate Bridge 1936 Opening

Experience the historic opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in this 4-minute-and-40-second footage, likely from the 1936 inaugural crossing in San Francisco. Model-T cars line up, waved on by cheerful crowds, with Marin or Presidio homes in the background. Vehicles roll onto the span, a bicycle leading the way against Marin’s hills, while flocks of birds soar overhead. Battleships glide through San Francisco Bay below, and a police-led car parade joins cowboys and throngs of walkers crossing the bridge—though fog or aged film occasionally obscures the view. A timeless keepsake for history buffs, engineering fans, and Bay Area enthusiasts, this reel captures a monumental day with vivid detail.