Treasure Island Fair

The News Parade - Prelinger Archive (1)

Golden Gate
International Exhibition (1939-1940)
The idea was to celebrate the openings of the
'Bay' (1936) and Golden Gate (1937) bridges
with a World's Fair

FDR approved $3,000,000 in funds
to help with the reclamation of land
from the Yerba Buena Shoals.
Treasure Island was man-made just north of
Yerba Buena Island
with the Bay Bridge crossing over Yerba Buena.
Treasure Island Fair - article by Gail Shea
Artificial Treasure Island was mainly an
extravagant celebration area.
And with the start of WWII
the Navy moved onto the island.

Home Movies - Prelinger Archive (2)

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Treasure Island 1939
building the 'island'
on the Yerba Buena Shoals

Sun Tower
Today's Navy Island
View toward SF

Yerba Buena Island
with the Bay Bridge
and larger Treasure Island

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