Palace of Fine Arts

Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts was built in 1915. Originally, it was built for the Exposition of countries around the Pacific Ocean. At that time, it has attracted 18 million visitors. However, after the exposition, it came into disuse. Until 1962, a famous architect was asked to redesign the palace. His specialty was elaborate decoration, which has become the main style of this palace later. The intention of designing the palace was to make people have a splendid and gorgeous sense. And in fact, this palace was the last building to start at that moment. Its main structure was a large hall with a round top,cheap ugg classic short some arched doors and steles. Considering that it was just a makeshift building for the exposition, the architects just used some ordinary materials to finish the task. So it had a fate to be demolished. After the exposition, many buildings were demolished one by one. And soon, here came the palacersquo;s turn. However, things were not developed as before. Many people who supported to keep the palace integrity collected 33 thousand signs of names and 350 dollars to rebuild it. With their efforts, at the year of 1915, the palace became the only building that was exempted from demolishing. And later it has been passed on to the San Francisco Art Association.burberry The association also tried its best to protect the palace. They have done the same things as the supporters. After the First World War, it has been a part of the central park system. Many residents could appreciate its splendid and gorgeous beauty. During the Second World War, it became a parking place for the American army. The latter gave it back to the government of San Francisco at the year of 1947. From then on, the Palace of Fine Arts has been on the management of the government. And it pulled through all its hardships. Today when we arrive at there, the only mission we should finish is to enjoy the whole scenery there.0

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