| 1939–1940 San Francisco | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A map of the Exposition from the Official Guide Book | |
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Universal exposition |
| Name | Golden Gate International Exposition |
| Motto | A Pageant of the Pacific |
| Area | 160 hectares (400 acres) |
| Visitors | 17,000,000 [1] |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| City | San Francisco |
| Venue | Treasure Island |
| Coordinates | 37°49′27″N 122°22′16″W / 37.8242°N 122.3710°W |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | February 18, 1939 |
| Closure | September 29, 1940 |
| Simultaneous | |
| Universal | 1939 New York World's Fair |
The Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) was a World's Fair held at Treasure Island in San Francisco, California, U.S. The exposition operated from February 18, 1939, through October 29, 1939, and from May 25, 1940, through September 29, 1940; it drew 17 million visitors to Treasure Island.[1] Among other things, it celebrated the city's two newly built bridges: the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge.
- ^ a b "Revisit San Francisco's biggest party ever". San Francisco Chronicle. January 21, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2023.