The photos you see were taken in 2007 of the former Naval Reserve Readiness Center on Treasure Island, a landfilled island on San Francisco Bay. In 1939, the Golden Gate International Exposition was held here. With the beginning of World War II in 1941, the island along with the attached Yerba Buena Island were converted to a Naval Air Station where troops were trained and housed. In 1997, this military base was closed due to budget and inactivity. For further history about Treasure Island, click here.
Additional ABC Wednesday photos can be accessed from Mrs. Nesbitt's blog.
- AV
It may be the Greek hero Hercules carrying the world on his shoulder. Would be fitting for an airline.
ReplyDeleteWe learn so much on a Wednesday. I really feel I travel the globe and I haven't had my breakfast yet! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHappy ABC Wednesday!
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Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI learn a lot here also, just like Mrs. Nesbitt said.
Have a nice wednesday. :)
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I don't know the identity, but I remember Pan Am and loved the airline. The naval plaque is a good choice for today!
ReplyDeleteOh! I can´t help you, sorry! Your post today is really intressting. Cu
ReplyDeleteNot sure about the statue, but you have a good N post.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was Poseidon -- for the sea--which would connect with the Navy--but not likely as it wasn't from when the Navy was there.
ReplyDeleteFascinating history. I love travelling and learing on ABC Wednesday. Have a great day...
ReplyDeleteIt looks familiar - not sure where I have seen it though.
ReplyDeleteWe had two bases close in our area also due to the budget cuts.
Great post!
Great statue I alauys like them so beautiful they are , I love also National Parks...
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Lovely statue, though I don't know what it would be - looks too relaxed to be Atlas!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea but it made a good post for N!
ReplyDeleteSorry, can't help you here. But very Nice Naval sculpture. :D
ReplyDeleteI have not a clue but it is really a nice piece! I like the Naval Reserve shot....
ReplyDeleteWe are finally getting some Spring weather here.....feels like it did when we were out your way!
A strange statue to be over a naval base!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. My dad served during the war on Treasure Island. I remember a story he told about sleeping in a bus overhead luggage rack to get home to Southern California on a short leave to see my mom.
ReplyDeleteI chose N is for nummies. What's that you say? Click here to find out. – Margy
Lots of great naval information here!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting historic post. A great statue.
ReplyDeleteI assume it must be Atlas with the world on his shoulder?
ReplyDeletethink I liked the second one best, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your comments. Until next week!
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