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@SFOMuseum Twitter Posts

 

RT @airandspace: #OTD in 1908, the Wright brothers began flight trials on an aircraft built for the US Army Signal Corps. In 1909, Wright M…

This tweet was posted on September 03, 2020.

Can you imagine this beautiful wallpaper in your home? “#Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper” is on display, pre-security in the International Terminal. https://t.co/NZaFPvu6YV #ZuberScenicWallpaper #MuseumFromHome #WallpaperWednesday

This tweet was posted on September 02, 2020.

A deteriorating Egyptian temple depicts Africa; verdant flora, remote mountains, and a view of the Veracruz region of Mexico represent North America. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #MuseumFromHome #WallpaperWednesday #Zuber

This tweet was posted on September 02, 2020.

Eldorado (1849), one of the most popular scenic wallpapers created by Zuber et Cie, showcases the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America through both natural scenery and stunning architectural elements. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #MuseumFromHome #WallpaperWednesday

This tweet was posted on September 02, 2020.
 

RT @airandspace: 110 years ago today, Blanche Stuart Scott became the first American woman to take a solo hop into the air. The 40-foot hop…

This tweet was posted on September 02, 2020.

“Red Cadmium Giant” by #MarkHandforth is online at https://t.co/iBDtfX7BvJ #MuseumFromHome 📸: © Ethan Kaplan Photography

This tweet was posted on September 01, 2020.

Establishing a strong focal point for passengers as they traverse the corridor, the star shape of “Red Cadmium Giant” changes from every viewpoint, while the silver branch acts as an anchor in space, transfixing the kinetic form. #MarkHandfort #MuseumFromHome

This tweet was posted on September 01, 2020.

“Red Cadmium Giant” by #MarkHandforth is a sculptural collage, featuring a star form constructed from a bent I-beam, a cast aluminum redwood branch & fluorescent lights. Amber, violet, & red fluorescent lamps project light rays that radiate out from the sculpture. #MuseumFromHome

This tweet was posted on September 01, 2020.
 

What was the museum up to while International Terminal A has been closed? We did some housekeeping! Cleaning “Salty Peanuts” by Mildred Howard took our crew of two over four hours to complete. International Terminal side A reopens tomorrow! #MuseumFromHome #MuseumMonday https://t.co/YqGixHpXWe

This tweet was posted on August 31, 2020.
 

RT @airandspace: Today in 1936: This photo was taken of Amelia Earhart sitting in a Lockheed Model 10-E Electra. #BecauseOfHerStory https:/…

This tweet was posted on August 31, 2020.

A staple of the San Francisco skyline, the Transamerica Pyramid was completed in 1972. The Transamerica building was built in its distinctive triangular shape to allow sunlight to shine on the street below. Have you ever been to the Transamerica Building? #MuseumFromHome

This tweet was posted on August 28, 2020.

#Onthisday in 1954, the three-day dedication ceremony for SFO's new terminal building (later the Central Terminal, now Terminal 2) kicked off. What is your favorite SFO memory? #SFOHistory #avgeek #MuseumFromHome

This tweet was posted on August 27, 2020.
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