Description
This collection consists of 2 folders and three volumes documenting the history and
financial aspects of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. Folder 1 contains
undated building and cost estimates, recommendations for estimates and drawings detailing
cross sections of the sea wall.
Background
It has been said that with two great bridges in the course of construction, there began in
San Francisco, in about 1933, a substantial feeling that a celebration or exposition should
be held to commemorate their completion. As the plans for an exposition developed, it seemed
fitting that its theme should be man's progress in communication, transportation, trade and
industry, since these were the fields symbolized by the bridges. The San Francisco business
community promoted a celebration because it would probably stimulate business activity as
the expositions in San Francisco in 1915, Chicago in 1933 and San Diego in 1935-1936 had
done.
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to The North Baker Research Library. All requests for
permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the
Library Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The North Baker
Research Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or
imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
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