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San Francisco's Treasure Island (CA) (Images of America) Paperback – May 14, 2007

by Jason Pipes (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
Reclaimed from a sandy shoal in the San Francisco Bay, Treasure Island is a man-made creation built in 1936 during the same era that saw the construction of such California icons as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. Situated next to rocky Yerba Buena Island, it was initially planned to serve as the location of the new San Francisco airport, but its first official duty was to host the 1939 World's Fair. The island's amazing and varied history includes the Golden Gate International Exposition, a U.S. naval station, a Pan-American seaplane base, mock nuclear tests, tragic fires, and many more dramatic events since it rose from the bay. In addition, a number of historic structures remain on Treasure Island, largely frozen in time since they were constructed in 1936.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Arcadia Publishing
  4. Publication date
    May 14, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1555446744
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0738547428
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About the Author

Jason Pipes is a Bay Area author and researcher currently living in Emeryville, California. For many years, Pipes has researched both military and Bay Area history, and he is a widely recognized authority on World War II in Europe. Using vintage images from an extensive personal archive as well as from public and private collections, Pipes details here all the eras of this fascinating island, including many views of the people, architecture, and events of the 1939 World's Fair.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0738547425
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arcadia Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1555446744
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0738547428
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches
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  • Lani
    3.0 out of 5 stars Treasure Island San Francisco California
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    95% about the 1939 Golden Gate Exposition and 5% Treasure Island Naval Base.
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  • William R. Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars San Francisco's Treasure Island
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2007
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    An excellent history of the World's Fair of 1938-39. My wife is a native of Oakland and with her brother and friends spent many days and nights there. She's sent copies to them. I attended the Fair several times from a little greater distance and remember seeing Benny Goodman and Count Basie play there. A excellent book for bringing back good memories.
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  • Jacqueline Willey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2015
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    Outstanding history of where I once was stationed.
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  • S. Wallis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great transaction!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2008
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    The book came quickly and as advertised. Very happy with the entire
    process! thanks!
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