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The History of Treasure Island -- The Storied Development of a San Francisco Landmark

Name: The History of Treasure Island -- The Storied Development of a San Francisco Landmark
Uploaded: 2023-10-07T01:00:24+00:00
Duration: 44 s
Channel: Austin Klar
Description: In this brief narration, Austin Klar outlines the layered history of San Francisco's Treasure Island. Originally conceived as a second airport for the…

7 Oct 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief narration, Austin Klar outlines the layered history of San Francisco's Treasure Island. Originally conceived as a second airport for the city, the shallow, rock‑filled part of the Bay was quarried to create a man‑made island and airgrounds opened in 1939. With World War II looming, the U.S. Navy seized the island, converting it into a military air facility that served for decades. In 2009 the city repurchased Treasure Island for $105 million, prompting extensive remediation to remove radioactive waste and chemical contaminants. Since then, a ferry terminal has been built and numerous mixed‑use redevelopment projects are underway, promising a new civilian life for the island. Klar invites viewers to follow for more Bay Area history.

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Did you know that Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay was originally intended to be a second airport for San Francisco, but with World War II looming, the US Navy seized the island and turned it into an air facility. Prior to the man-made island's construction, that part of the bay had really shallow clearance from rocks and was a shipping hazard. The rock was quarried to make the waterway safe for ships, and the rock was used to build the island. Airgrounds opened on the island in 1939 until the Navy took it over in the early 1940s, and it was used by the military for decades until it was sold back to the city for $105 million back in 2009. Since then, a number of remediation projects to clear out radioactive waste and chemicals, and a number of redevelopment projects have been underway. There's now a ferry terminal on the island, and there are a ton of mixed-use development projects underway, which is going to give new life to Treasure Island. Follow me for more Bay Area history. [FOREIGN LANGUAGE]