Boost Oakland (silent, 1922)
This silent, black-and-white film consists of promotional title cards encouraging growth and investment in Oakland, California. Spanning 12 feet, the titles include phrases like “BOOST OAKLAND,” “Business is better!” and “1700 acres sold in Montclair — let’s build the bridge!” The messages reflect a 1920s push to promote development and economic optimism in the San Francisco Bay Area. This short piece captures the spirit of expansion and civic pride, highlighting Oakland’s ambition to grow and improve infrastructure to support a booming community.
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