Transport & exhibits at Golden Gate Exposition

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Film Date
1939/40
Film Reference Number
Goldner 5
Description
Silent color footage from the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco (1939/40) produced by Orville C. Goldner. Includes views of architectual exhibits the Bay Bridge and crowds catching a ferry from the Ferry Building to the island. Also features scenes of visitors riding the elephant train enjoying a wild west exhibition strolling along the Gayway and watching a highwire/diving display. Ends with a brief glimpse of people leaving from the flying boat terminal.