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San Francisco by the Golden Gate

1932/7 min 38 sec/42 shots

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This 1932 Central Films travelogue traces San Francisco’s growth from a Spanish mission village founded in 1776 into a major American city and harbor. Scenic views highlight Telegraph Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, the Japanese Tea Garden, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the city’s varied architecture and culture.

Provenance and rights

Original producer: Central Films
Collection: Prelinger Archives
Original title: San Francisco by the Golden Gate
Date: 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain

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