Dr. Alfred Hertz and Others Visiting 'Roads of the Pacific,' California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935

Summary

The Ford Exhibit at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition featured "Roads of the Pacific," where visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over realistic reproductions of historic and modern roadways. In this photograph, Dr. Alfred Hertz (next to driver)--whose San Francisco Symphony Orchestra performed many concerts during the exposition--sets out for a tour of Ford's immersive experience.

The Ford Exhibit at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition featured "Roads of the Pacific," where visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over realistic reproductions of historic and modern roadways. In this photograph, Dr. Alfred Hertz (next to driver)--whose San Francisco Symphony Orchestra performed many concerts during the exposition--sets out for a tour of Ford's immersive experience.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in

Width: 11 in

Inscriptions

verso: R 58

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