1939 Golden Gate International Exposition Treasure Island Court of Flowers-image
1939 Golden Gate International Exposition Treasure Island Court of Flowers-image

1939 Golden Gate International Exposition Treasure Island Court of Flowers

$ 7.07

brand: Union Oil Company of Calif. Continent: North America Unit Quantity: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: California Country: United States City: San Francisco Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Chrome Features: Divided Back Subject: Worlds Fair Exposition Architecture Fountains Gardens Year Manufactured: 1939 Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939 Brand/Publisher: Union Oil Company of Calif. Unit Type: Unit

Description

1939 Golden Gate International Exposition Treasure Island Court of Flowers. The detailed scene captures the grandeur and optimistic spirit of the exposition, which celebrated the opening of the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay Bridges. This captivating vintage postcard transports you to the magnificent Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. The vibrant image showcases the breathtaking Court of the Flowers, a central highlight of the 1939 World's Fair. Visible are the stately Arc of Triumph, a grand architectural marvel, and the elegant fountain featuring the iconic "Girl and the Rainbow" sculpture, all framed by lush landscaping and serene pools of water. Produced as part of the Union Oil Company's "Natural Color Photographic Scenes of the West" series, this card is a testament to the era's sophisticated color lithography. The detailed scene captures the grandeur and optimistic spirit of the exposition, which celebrated the opening of the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay Bridges. It offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in Californian history and the dazzling spectacle of a pre-war World's Fair, making it a significant piece for collectors of historical memorabilia, San Francisco ephemera, and exposition souvenirs.

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