San Francisco's 1939-1940 World's Fair
Title | San Francisco's 1939-1940 World's Fair PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Cotter |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | 128 |
Release | 2021-05-10 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1439672466 |
The Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) was a massive undertaking. The city of San Francisco had long looked for a site for a new airport to service the Pacific market, and the fair provided the impetus to build Treasure Island, a man-made island that would eventually service the massive seaplanes in use at the time. The GGIE also helped cement the Bay Area as a tourism and business center, competing directly with the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. While New York centered more on the industrial side, the GGIE showcased the many natural wonders of the West, with expansive gardens and complementing architecture. The GGIE was a success on all counts, enticing millions of visitors to travel to the region. When the fair was over, Treasure Island became an important naval base during World War II.
1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay, February Eighteenth - December Second
Title | 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay, February Eighteenth - December Second PDF eBook |
Author | San Francisco (Calif.). Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939-40 |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 42 |
Release | 1938 |
Genre | Exhibitions |
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World's Fair on San Francisco Bay, 1939
Title | World's Fair on San Francisco Bay, 1939 PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 18 |
Release | 1938 |
Genre | Golden Gate International Exposition |
ISBN |
On San Francisco Bay, 1939 World's Fair
Title | On San Francisco Bay, 1939 World's Fair PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1938 |
Genre | Exhibitions |
ISBN |
1939 World's Fair Facts
Title | 1939 World's Fair Facts PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 8 |
Release | 1938 |
Genre | Exhibitions |
ISBN |
Treasure Island, "the Magic City," 1939-1940
Title | Treasure Island, "the Magic City," 1939-1940 PDF eBook |
Author | Jack James |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 392 |
Release | 1941 |
Genre | California |
ISBN |
It's Cool on San Francisco Bay
Title | It's Cool on San Francisco Bay PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 8 |
Release | 1939 |
Genre | Exhibitions |
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