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California Nursery and the
Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) 1939-40
under
construction
Growing Treasure Island: From Geology to Horticulture
Learn
what Treasure Island was planted on - and what was planted on Treasure Island
for the Golden Gate International Exposition. Today, Treasure Island’s soil is
being reinforced with fill from the Caldecott Tunnel’s fourth bore. Did you know
that its perimeter was built in 1937 using boulders from the tunnel
through Yerba Buena Island? Learn about the geology and construction factors
that shaped the island’s creation. Then turn to the plantings on the island, the
palm trees that lined the streets and the explosion of floral design throughout
the many fair courts, created by contractors like the California Nursery
Company.
Speaker: Joyce Blueford, Math/Science Nucleus
36501 Niles Blvd, Fremont
(entrance Nursery Ave and Niles Blvd)
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