Treasure Island and Golden Gate International Exposition construction photographs [graphic]. 1936-1939.

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Treasure Island and Golden Gate International Exposition construction photographs [graphic]. 1936-1939.

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Photographs depict creation of Treasure Island and construction of grounds of Golden Gate International Exposition. Also includes views of completed exposition grounds, exhibits, artists, individual buildings and statues (including sculpture by Beniamino Bufano), an architecural model of the exposition, and other subjects pertaining to the fair. Includes many aerial views depciting Treasure Island and surrounding San Francis Bay Area. Also includes reproductions of a painting of Treasure Island by Chesley Bonestell. Ephemera includes promotional posters and a map of the fairgrounds.

4 boxes and 3 oversize folders (ca. 90 photographic prints) : b&w and color ; dimensions.

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