Joseph Strauss (engineer)
Joseph Strauss | |
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The Joseph Strauss Memorial in San Francisco | |
| Born | January 9, 1870 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Died | May 16, 1938 (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Occupation | Structural engineer |
| Known for | Chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge |
| Spouse | Felicity Strauss |
Joseph Baermann Strauss (January 9, 1870 – May 16, 1938) was a German-American structural engineer who revolutionized the design of bascule bridges. He was the chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.