04/15/2026
STEP BACK INTO THE GOLDEN ERA OF 1960’s TRAVEL WITH AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES!
Sailing the Pacific on an APL ship was the ultimate mid-century luxury experience, and we are bringing that same ambiance back to life at the Pier 70 Time Machine.
Our upcoming exhibit captures the relaxed and refined elegance of the passenger experience.
You'll see:
Art projects created from our collection of salvaged steel from the hull of the SS President Lincoln. A ship built by Bethlehem Steel and launched at Pier 70 in 1961. We documented the scrapping process by photo and video at Mare Island in 2011.
The elegant glass and brass world clock from the ship's passenger lounge.
An incredible collection of original, tabletop passenger artifacts, including APL-branded playing cards, matchbook covers, Bakelite ashtrays, drink coasters, vintage menus, travel pamphlets, price lists and a beautifully branded route map!
An up close look into the revolutionary ships from the “Searacer Class” built at Pier 70 that afforded an exclusive luxury that was unparalleled at the time.
It’s an immersive look at the "White Glove" service of the 1960s, grounded by the engineering of Bethlehem Steel that made it possible.
Stay tuned for more sneak peeks as we get closer to our grand opening!
