Strands of History

Golden Gate Bridge Original Suspender Ropes

Strands of History creates distinctive, limited edition, hand-crafted designs that incorporate the Golden Gate Bridge’s original suspender ropes. Whether you are looking for distinctive furniture, lighting, architectural accents, artwork, or mementos, these authentic historical steel ropes provide an iconic and enduring element from one of the most famous bridges in the world. There is a limited quantity of these original 1935 suspender ropes. When you acquire one of these genuine pieces of Bay Area history for your home or office, you’re investing in an asset that will be passed from generation to generation.

PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE ICONIC GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, BY MAKING SOMETHING BOTH BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL

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Custom design furniture and fabrication - Strands of History

Custom Furniture and Fabrication

Heirloom craftsmanship combined with authentic historical materials produce enduring designs. Limited edition furniture is available, or we can create unique custom pieces according to your renderings. Strands of History can produce architectural pieces or commissioned art based on your specifications that will make a powerful statement in your work or living space.

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Golden Gate Bridge Mementos

After each design project, the remaining portion of the suspender rope is made into expertly crafted memento pieces. Mementos are available in two standard lengths, 4” or 12” and three finishes (painted, antique patina, and raw steel); longer lengths can be made to order. Mementos come with a custom-milled red oak display stand and medallion of authenticity.

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What our clients say

Dear Mary and Bob,

Words seem so inadequate to express the meaning of the Strands of History that sit nestled in its wooden holder in our living room. To think that in 1937 my 12 year old Dad walked with his cousin across and then back, The Golden Gate Bridge. That one day was May 27, 1937. There were no vending machines full of bottled water or fancy water containers that we see today. Knowing they would be thirsty they each took a great big dill pickle with them!

My Dad died years ago but his memory and stories live on in my memory and are passed down through our family. Just as one day this awesome piece of history will be passed down when we are gone.

The workmanship, the kindness of Mary and Bob are truly rare. It is quite an honor to be able to hold The Strands of History and see the look on our children, our grandchildren and our great-granddaughter as we share the history and the meaning of owning a part of The Golden Gate Bridge. Their eyes light up when they hold it realize how heavy it is!

Sincere Gratitude,

EFW

I finally traveled to downtown Austin a few weeks ago to see my son’s new law office! It was SO beautiful looking out toward the brilliant orange Western sky up on the 26th floor of the building. (Toward the Golden Gate bridge😉) I was so excited to finally see both the view and his office that I had forgotten about the 6″ steel cable piece I had sent him in March. But then, reeling me back in, it was actually the first thing he brought my attention to! It was great that he had it displaced with some of his other interesting gifts, where MOST people would immediately look.😁 He said that a good many of the firm attorneys had seen, handled and been impressed by it’s unique WEIGHT, history and appearance.

Zac still had the “Happy 40th Birthday” tag attached to it that you made for me Mary!

Thank you so much for all your extra time, emails and attention. I think this was just the right gift for my now, very successful son and his new office. I am certain that he will one day visit the Golden Gate Bridge and have tremendous appreciation for it’s majesty.❤

J. Evans

Perfect piece of golden gate history!

R. Lippert

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