Bringing Back the Goddess

She sternly and majestically presided over the people, attractions, artwork and fanfare of the San Francisco World’s Fair of 1939~1940.  For 372 days by the Bay, the Pacifica Statue stood 80-feet tall, overlooking the Court of Pacifica – a promenade of impressive statuary and murals created by local San Francisco artisans.

And then she was blown up.  How rude!  Let’s bring her back!

Built on the newly constructed Treasure Island, the Golden Gate International Exposition – better known as the San Francisco World’s Fair 1939-40 – started out as a grand event to celebrate the technological wonders of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge.

But it quickly blossomed into a spectacular demonstration of regional pride, commercial fortune, and economic leadership.

Hidden in plain site.  Treasure Island Facts & Figures:

• Originally intended as the location for San Francisco’s new international airport
• Built on what was known as the Yerba Buena Shoals, a shallow sandbar 2 – 26 feet below the surface of the water
• Construction took only 18 months back in 1936-37, and was completed ahead of schedule and under budget!