A Traveltalks visit to the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, the "World's Fair of the West," on man-made Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay.
This Traveltalks entry visits the Golden Gate International Exposition. Sponsored by 11 western states of the United States and 28 foreign countries, this "world's Fair of the West" was built on Treasure Island, a man-made island in San Francisco Bay. Viewers see the exteriors of many exhibition halls and the pavilions of foreign nations. The art, sculpture, and flowers on display are also featured.—David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@verizon.net>