San Francisco grew rapidly after the California Gold Rush of the late 1840s, as did communities north of the Golden Gate strait. However, there was no direct land connection between San Francisco and Marin county across the strait, so people and goods depended heavily on ferries. By the early 20th century, this dependence was increasingly limiting the city’s economic and physical growth. A bridge offered a more efficient connection and supported continued development across the region.
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