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The Panama–Pacific International Exposition was a world's fair held in San Francisco, California, United States, from February 20 to December 4, 1915.Its stated purpose was to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, but it was widely seen in the city as an opportunity to showcase its recovery from the 1906 earthquake.
Pacific View Mall – Ventura (1964) Promenade Temecula – Temecula (1999) (8) Emporium Centre San Francisco – San Francisco – 1,564,533 sq ft (145,349.9 m 2) (1988) Santa Rosa Plaza – Santa Rosa (1983) The Shoppes at Carlsbad – Carlsbad (1969) The Shops at Mission Viejo – Mission Viejo (1979) The Shops at Montebello – Montebello ...
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The Marina District is a neighborhood located in San Francisco, California.The neighborhood sits on the site of the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition, staged after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to celebrate the reemergence of the city.
Designed by architect Thomas Hastings, of the firm of Carrère and Hastings, [1] the combination triumphal arch-and-tower was 435 feet (132.59 m) tall.It was covered with more than 100,000 1-7/8 inch (47 mm) diameter Novagems, cut glass faceted "jewels", that sparkled in the sunlight, and were illuminated at night by more than fifty spotlights.
As of 2019, the exhibition center (one of San Francisco's largest single-story buildings) is used as a venue for events such as weddings or trade fairs. [7] Conceived to evoke a decaying ruin of ancient Rome, [1] the Palace of Fine Arts became one of San Francisco's most recognizable landmarks. [8]
Panama–Pacific International Exposition (San Francisco) The Panama–California Exposition was a world exposition held in San Diego , California, between January 1, 1915, and January 1, 1917. The exposition celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal , and was meant to tout San Diego as the first United States port of call for ships traveling ...
Emporium Centre San Francisco – San Francisco (1988–present) Escondido Village – Escondido (1964–1991) Esplanade Mall – Oxnard (1970–2000) Fallbrook Center – West Hills, Los Angeles (1986–present) Fashion Fair – Fresno (1970–present) Fashion Island – Newport Beach (1967–present, outdoor)