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Golden Gate International Exposition. ca. 1937, San Francisco, California, USA, COURT OF THE HEMISPHERES-TREASURE ISLAND, 152. GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY. The terminus of the mile-long main esplanade of this Worlds Fair is the Court of the Hemispheres with its imposing gateway to the Theatre of the Sky. Structural Pageantry that combines the most interesting features of color and architecture in the Occident and the Orient are seen at the Golden Gate International Exposition, on Treasure island in San Francisco Bay. Brilliant-hued murals, walls in golden designs, waving banners and giant globes that reveal the continents in colored relief, will surround the fountains and gardens of the court. February 18th to December 2nd, 1939
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Golden Gate International Exposition. ca. 1937, San Francisco, California, USA, COURT OF THE HEMISPHERES-TREASURE ISLAND, 152. GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY. The terminus of the mile-long main esplanade of this Worlds Fair is the Court of the Hemispheres with its imposing gateway to the Theatre of the Sky. Structural Pageantry that combines the most interesting features of color and architecture in the Occident and the Orient are seen at the Golden Gate International Exposition, on Treasure island in San Francisco Bay. Brilliant-hued murals, walls in golden designs, waving banners and giant globes that reveal the continents in colored relief, will surround the fountains and gardens of the court. February 18th to December 2nd, 1939
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This print captures the grandeur and vibrancy of the Golden Gate International Exposition held in San Francisco, California in 1937. The focal point is the Court of the Hemispheres on Treasure Island, which marks the end of a mile-long main esplanade leading to the Theatre of the Sky. This architectural marvel seamlessly blends elements from both Western and Eastern cultures, creating a stunning display that showcases a harmonious fusion of color and design. The court itself is adorned with brilliant-hued murals, walls embellished with golden designs, waving banners, and giant globes depicting continents in vivid relief. These decorative features encircle fountains and gardens within the court's premises, adding an enchanting touch to this already awe-inspiring setting. As visitors explore this World's Fair extravaganza spanning from February 18th to December 2nd in 1939, they are transported into a realm where structural pageantry reigns supreme. The convergence of diverse architectural styles alongside vibrant colors creates an atmosphere brimming with cultural richness and artistic brilliance. This photograph serves as a timeless reminder of an event that celebrated human creativity while bridging gaps between different parts of our world. It encapsulates not only the magnificence but also represents how art can transcend boundaries by bringing together people from all walks of life under one roof – or rather one sky – at this extraordinary international exposition on San Francisco Bay.
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