Online Lecture: Golden Gate Bridge — Building the Impossible

The History Channel calls it "the most important bridge ever built" and the American Society of Civil Engineers calls it one of the "Engineering Marvels of the Modern World." Fans just call it the most beautiful bridge in the world. And yet, 75% of the nation's engineers and architects called it "impossible" to build. Best-selling San Francisco novelist, historian and documentary filmmaker James Dalessandro takes us on an unforgettable journey through the concept, controversy and construction of the bridge that defined the pioneering spirit of the American West.

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.