This vintage silent film from the 1920âs was a promotional video designed to entice businesses to move to Oakland California. It showcases the new local airport of Oakland, as well as downtown businesses, railways, manufacturing plants, estuary, and more. Animation of maps and transportation routes to and from Oakland highlight what domestic and international commerce meant in the 20s. While the focus of the film is wonderful shots of Oakland, some businesses are also highlighted: Nabisco, Willys (Jeep), Chrysler, and Magnavox. Overall, this film is a neat historical examination of Oakland, as well as vintage marketing.
