Building construction for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exhibition is moving forward rapidly, with more than a thousand workmen employed in raising a "magic city" on Treasure Island, the unique ,400-acre island which was reclaimed from the shoals in San Francisco Bay. Here is shown the base of the 400ft tower, which will be a prominent landmark. In the background are some of the great buildings which will house the principal displays.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 36, 5 November 1937, Page 6
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72Building construction for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exhibition is moving forward rapidly, with more than a thousand workmen employed in raising a "magic city" on Treasure Island, the unique ,400-acre island which was reclaimed from the shoals in San Francisco Bay. Here is shown the base of the 400ft tower, which will be a prominent landmark. In the background are some of the great buildings which will house the principal displays. Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 36, 5 November 1937, Page 6
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