Golden Gate Expo 1939-40

This 1939-40 home movie captures the Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco’s Treasure Island, showcasing pavilions, the Tower of the Sun, and festive crowds in faded Kodachrome or black-and-white. Shot by an amateur, it likely includes shaky views of exhibits, lights, and bay scenery, ending with a striking shot of a woman walking toward the camera down a Hollywood, California street—possibly a post-fair detour. It blends Bay Area spectacle with a cinematic flourish.