Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to the article, "Exhibit Deadline Fixed as Opening of San Diego Exposition Nears: RUSH MARKS FINAL WORK Many Buildings Completed Landscape Artists Working Wonders With Grounds; State Selects Displays." Los Angeles Times, 07 Mar 1935: 8 View towards an entrance to the California Pacific International Exposition in Balboa Park, San Diego. On the left is a warning sign which reads, "Stop, Exposition Grounds, California Pacific International Exposition, Under Construction Open May 29th... Please show credentials to Guards." The entrance is a drive lined by trees. There is a lantern in the center foreground and a man, possibly a guard at the gate. In the background, there's an archway at the end of the drive. The tower of the California Building by architect Bertram Goodhue (now San Diego Museum of Man) is visible in the background on the right. Other signs include, "Zoo", "Detour", and "No Parking." Cars are parked outside on the right. The California Pacific International Exposition was an exposition held in San Diego, California during May 29, 1935–November 11, 1935 and February 12, 1936–September 9, 1936, in Balboa Park. The Exposition was held to promote San Diego and support its economy, which had slowed down with the country's Great Depression. The first year was such a financial and attendance success that it was held over for a second year. The exposition had hundreds of exhibits in history, the arts, horticulture, ethnic cultures, science, and industry. Charles Hamilton Owens (1881-1958) was an illustrator and landscape painter, and Los Angeles Times staff artist [identified as the photographer in image ark no. 21198/zz002d9x88]. Text from nitrate negative sleeve: California, San Diego, Exposition
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_0584 ark:/21198/zz002d9w8s
Language
English
Subject
Exhibitions--California--San Diego California Pacific International Exposition (1935-1936 : San Diego, Calif.)
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