Historic Travel US: A Dream Called California (2005)

Beginning with a film from 1914, A Dream Called California depicts California's progress across the early 20th century. Vintage films such as "Berkeley, California Fire" and "Golden Gate Bridge Opening" document important events in the state's history, while others including "Martinez, California Scenes" and "Oakland, California Real Estate Promotional Film" paint a colorful picture of a place on the brink of change. The effects of growing consumer culture and post-war optimism can be seen in clips like "Oakland Oaks Baseball Season Opens," and "Treasure Island."