Deer have represented the human spirit and have been worshipped by many cultures. #TBT to our 1994/5 exhibit.
This tweet was posted on September 03, 2015.
Did you know that funds from the New Deal helped San Francisco Airport improve its facilities in the 1930s? #TBT
This tweet was posted on November 12, 2015.
Did you know that in the 1960s, there was a heliport next to the Ferry Building in San Francisco? The San Francisco and Oakland (SFO) Helicopter Airlines operated local helicopter flights in the Bay Area. Did you ever fly on SFO Helicopter Airlines? #SFHistory #TBT
This tweet was posted on January 31, 2019.
Early color photographs of #SFO are rare, so we’re excited to share a recent gift to our collection. This photo from 1947 shows a United Air Lines aircraft in front of the Airport’s 1937 terminal building along with 3 of the original airplane hangars built in 1927/8. #TBT #avgeek
This tweet was posted on June 13, 2019.
Flight attendants from multiple airlines wave at the thousands of visitors below, part of the dedication ceremony for the Central Terminal (now T2) in 1954. #TBT #SFOHistory
This tweet was posted on February 01, 2018.
Flying for the first time? These ladies staffing the information desk at SFO in the 1940s were the people to help passengers. #TBT
This tweet was posted on March 23, 2017.
For years the board was large enough to post the arrival & departure times for all scheduled flights at SFO. #tbt
This tweet was posted on September 17, 2015.
How many of these United Airlines uniforms have you seen? http://t.co/2xu78t1sPK #TBT
This tweet was posted on October 08, 2015.
If you were flying high above @flysfo in 1930, this would have been your view. In this composite aerial photo, created by photographer George E. Russell, Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno, and South San Francisco are all recognizable. #NationalAviationDay #TBT #SFOHistory
This tweet was posted on August 19, 2021.
In 1961, SFO Helicopter Airlines, commenced operations with local helicopter flights between San Francisco and Oakland. #TBT #SFOHistory
This tweet was posted on August 31, 2017.
In 1962, #SFO ranked as the fourth busiest airport in the U.S. The fleets of jet airliners used by both domestic and international carriers created demands for new boarding area configurations and new terminals. #TBT #SFOhistory
This tweet was posted on August 23, 2018.
In 2010, we produced an exhibition on Japanese ceramics from the Medieval period to the 20th century. #TBT
This tweet was posted on December 10, 2015.
In 2012, we presented an exhibition called, Let’s Play! 100 Years of Board Games. #TBT
This tweet was posted on December 24, 2015.
In the 1930s, airfield improvements included the extension of Runway “C” from 1,900 to 3,000 feet. #TBT
This tweet was posted on November 12, 2015.
Large construction projects at @flySFO are often funded through the selling of #bonds. Paper bonds were issued from the 1930s-70s, and a few such as these have made their way into our collection. #SFOHistory #TBT
This tweet was posted on July 26, 2018.
Located in the Central Terminal (now T2) the International Room was situated to overlook the airfield. Do you remember this restaurant? #TBT
This tweet was posted on September 21, 2017.