User:3602kiva/Joseph Strauss
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Joseph Strauss | |
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.jpg) The Joseph Strauss Memorial, in San Francisco | |
| Born | January 9, 1870 |
| Died | May 16, 1938 (aged 68) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | structural engineer |
| Known for | Chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge |
Joseph Strauss (January 9, 1870 – May 16, 1938) was an American structural engineer who is most known for designing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Early Life[change | change source]
Joseph Strauss was born in Cincinatti, Ohio in 1870, and grew up writing and reading poetry. His mother played the piano and his father was a painter and a writer. [1] In 1892, Strauss graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in civil engineering. He was the class president.