Fair Market Value: $60
Generously donated by the California Preservation Foundation

Celebrate the artistry, ambition, and architectural brilliance of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition with this signed copy of San Francisco’s Jewel City—the definitive modern history of the fair that transformed the city and dazzled the world.

Widely considered one of the most beautifully produced volumes on the PPIE, San Francisco’s Jewel City brings the legendary “City of Domes” vividly to life through exquisite archival photographs, illuminating narrative, and expert commentary. The book highlights visionary figures such as Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, and other master planners who shaped the fair’s monumental palaces, breathtaking courts, and unforgettable lighting displays that helped usher in San Francisco’s rebirth after 1906.

Why this item stands out:

• Signed by the author — a rare collector’s gem for lovers of San Francisco history, architecture, and World’s Fair scholarship

• Lavishly illustrated with high-quality images and meticulous research

• Ideal for enthusiasts of architecture, urban history, art, and the global legacy of world expositions

• A standout coffee-table centerpiece and conversation starter

Bring home the splendor of the fair that reimagined a city—and left an indelible mark on California’s cultural identity.

Proceeds support the California Preservation Foundation’s mission to protect the state’s diverse and historic places.