The Illinois Building
The Illinois Building housed two balsa wood maps contrasting the City of Chicago in 1838 with the progress that had been made 101 years later. A relief map depicted Salem, Illinois at the time that Abraham Lincoln lived there, and a statue of Lincoln graced the entrance.
Published by James K. Piggott Co.
Asian Pavilions
Pavilions of the Americas
European Pavilions
Religion Pavilions
Wish You Were Here
Chief Joe Se-Ka-Ku-Ku
Chief Joe Se-Ka-Ku-Ku was Chief of the Hopi Snake Society. He operated three large stores, which he called trading posts, in Arizona, with a smaller trading post on Treasure Island during the run of the fair. He wrote his own advertising copy for the kachina dolls that he sold.
Published by Frasher’s Fotos
Wish You Were Here! Postcards from the Golden Gate International Exposition is presented by the Treasure Island Museum.
PAVILIONS OF THE AMERICAS
The Alameda-Contra Costa Building
The building contained historical documents, murals and dioramas, as well as period household accessories of early settlers. Showcases displayed the official flowers of the counties that were represented.
Publisher unknown
Exhibit Palace
The Alameda-Contra Costa exhibit was described as a $140,000 display at the World's Fair.
Publisher unknown
Best Wishes From Chief Joe Se-Ka-Ku-Ku
Published by Frasher’s Fotos
SOUTH AMERICA
Pavilion of the Republic of Ecuador
"Ecuador, rich in silver and noted for its output of ‘Panama’ hats, provided one of the best art exhibits on the island."
From Treasure Island: The Magic City 1939-1940 by Jack James and Earl Weller (1941).
Photographed and published by Gabriel Moulin
Ecuador Art Exhibits
"Ancient pieces of art brought to Ecuador by the Spaniards, as well as the Inca arts, were displayed, together with an imposing commercial exhibit.”
From Treasure Island: The Magic City 1939-1940 by Jack James and Earl Weller (1941).
Photographed and published by Gabriel Moulin
Ecuador Art Exhibits
Incan art and Catholic religious artifacts made up part of the exhibit.
Photographed and published by Gabriel Moulin
Pavilion of Ecuador
Commercial products and objects were a major part of the exhibit.
Photographed and published by Gabriel Moulin
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