After the great success of the first two american worlds fairs, the panamerican exposition opened in buffalo in may 1901with hopes of bringing the economic benefits of an exposition to northern new york state. One notable exposition was the panamerican exposition. Held in buffalo, new york in 1901, and coming on the heels of the columbian exposition in 1893, the panamerican exposition was intended to promote commercial wellbeing and an enhanced understanding of american republics i. Official catalogue and guide book to the panamerican exposition. That theme was the subject of the richly engraved panamerican stamps the first american bicolor stamps issued since the 1869 pictorials. Panamerican exposition of 1901 university at buffalo libraries. Official catalogue and guide book to the pan american exposition. What fun it must have been for buffalonians in the year 1901 to. Architects color illustration of the stadium as viewed from the canal. A great feature of the panamerican exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds. On that same day, the most artistic series ever issued by the department, the panamerican exposition commemoratives, went on sale. Official catalogue and guide book to the panamerican. The film begins with a slow pan over the tower building of the exposition, which was lighted by electric lights. Panamerican exposition lavin coin census population.
Taking place not long after the spanishamerican war, the exposition was also a reaffirmation of the friendship and mutual interests shared by the countries. In a prominent position on the midway, that part of the panamerican exposition almost wholly given over to the amusement of those frivolously inclined, is situated the building devoted to. In the year 1901, the city of buffalo, new york hosted the pan american exposition. The panamerican exposition illustrated reproduction of photo book by c. A midway provided rides and other entertainment and various athletic events were held. Popularly known as the 1901 worlds fair in buffalo ny, over 8 million people attended the exhibition. Circular panorama of electric tower 1901 full movie. Quick list info dates open may 1 to november 2, 1901. The main remaining building of the pan american exposition in delaware park is the new york state building, which houses the buffalo and erie county historical society. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 film completo sub.
Visiting the exposition fees food lodging souvenirs transportation other 1901 costs pan american tickets new york state day program. Other articles where panamerican exposition by night is discussed. May 1 to november 1 from every side will glow by day a radiance of color and at night the scene will change to one of incandescent brilliancy, the mighty power which thunders at niagara, transformed to magic cur rents of supreme intensity, will here illuminate the grandest works of man. The 1901 panamerican expo showcased advances made during the 19th century thrilling visitors with demonstrations of speed on land, sea and rail. Click on the image to open a larger version of the cartoon or read the caption and explanation. The panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, ny, for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors. For ten cemts admission, the curious could enter this imposing building and see premature infants who were cared for. The only piano roll company in america is in buffalo, ny. The panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, new york from may 1 to november 2, 1901.
Slow pan on the exhibit buildings outlined by thousands of glowing lightbulbs reported to have been marvelously colorful. Jan 18, 2018 the 1901 panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, new york for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors. Midway and government buildings were closed on sundays. The panamerican exposition was held from may 1 to november 2, 1901. The 1901 panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, new york for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors. Panamerican exposition, buffalo, new york, 1901 image by susan eck one of the advances in medical science on display at the panamerican exposition was the infant incubator. Between 1893 and 1905 hermon atkins macneil and his sculptures were involved in four worlds fairs. Raya lets you know of the pan american exposition of 1901 in a well modulated, expressive voice. Exhibit of infant incubators at the pan american exhibition. On june 8, 1901, harpers weekly featured a cartoon about the panamerican exposition. There are some reports that a small building from the indian stockade at 1950 delaware and that the wisconsin building remains, moved to point abino, ontario, canada, although.
First in a series of informational videos about the great pan american exposition of 1901. The fair lasted from may 1 to november 2, 1901, and featured everything from a nineton elephant to a 389foot electric tower, which demonstrated americas technical superiority and power. Map of the 1901 panamerican exposition grounds from the national park service historyexterior photos group 1 photos of the only remaining building africans, darkies and negroes. Release dates 1 also known as aka 3 release dates usa 19 october 1901. Ngc and pmg remain open and fully operational menu. You have a so called dollar which is listed in the hibler kappen reference.
An official image from the pan american exposition company. It is remembered today primarily for being the location of the assassination of united. A great feature of the pan american exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds. Panamerican exposition by night film by porter britannica. University of deleware special collections website offers this description. Opening of the panamerican exposition on may 20th, 1901 this is a great historical event. The pan goes from a daylight shot of the grounds to what appears to be a special effects situation involving back lighting of the scene.
The fair featured the latest technologies, including electricity, and attracted nearly 8 million people. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 release info imdb. After a great deal of experimenting and patience, we succeeded in securing an excellent picture of the buildings at the pan american as they appeared when lighted up at night. Nevertheless, there is also a philatelic connection. Temple of music panamerican exposition, 1901, buffalo, n. The amazing electric tower announced to the world the nations technical superiority. Held in buffalo, new york in 1901, and coming on the heels of the columbian exposition in 1893, the pan american exposition was intended to promote commercial wellbeing and an enhanced understanding of american republics i. Apr 27, 2008 first in a series of informational videos about the great pan american exposition of 1901. An official image from the panamerican exposition company. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The panamerican exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. The panamerican exposition by the buffalo history museum. Panamerican exposition by night library of congress. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jan 16, 2018 the panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, ny, for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors. Learn about the 1901 panamerican exposition with some artifacts from our collection. Panamerican exposition collection the buffalo history. Panorama of esplanade by night at the panamerican exposition in buffalo, 1901. A news item from march 25, 1902, said, the great stadium of the exposition has been attacked by the wreckers and it will be laid low in a few days. The organizers hoped to show the benefits of electric light made possible by hydroelectric power from niagara falls. The panamerican exposition in buffalo, new york 1901 was the second of these events.
See more ideas about delaware park, worlds fair and american. The expo served both the united states government as a place for welcoming central american countries after the recent spanish american war and it gave the city of buffalo and new york state a platform to advertise their new science and technology in the production of hydro. On may 1, 1901, the post office department released the pan american series of stamps. Sep 04, 2011 this documentary details the events immediately following the tragic death by assassination of william mckinley while visiting the pan american exposition of 1901. A great feature of the panamerican exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds at night. This documentary details the events immediately following the tragic death by assassination of william mckinley while visiting the panamerican exposition of 1901. President william mckinley was shot by an anarchist, leon czolgosz, at the temple of music on september 6, 1901. A trip around the pan american exposition of 1901 youtube. After the great success of the first two american worlds fairs, the pan american exposition opened in buffalo in may 1901with hopes of bringing the economic benefits of an exposition to northern new york state. The great balancing act at buffalo it takes the yankee nation.
Exhibit of infant incubators at the panamerican exhibition. Panamerican exposition birds eye view of grounds and map of exposition from the university of maryland buffalo police then and now 1901 panamerican exposition. A virtual tour of the panamerican exposition buffalo 1901. Porter also filmed the extraordinary panamerican exposition by night 1901, which used timelapse photography to produce a circular panorama of the expositions electrical illumination, and the 10scene jack and the beanstalk 1902, a narrative that simulates the. The panamerican exposition was the 1901 worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. Excerpt from panamerican exposition, buffalo, 1901. The 1901 pan american exposition, staged in buffalo, new york, presented in microcosm all of the trends, developments, innovations, and attitudes of turn of the 19th century america. Immediately popular, the stamps remain darlings of united states collectors. Pan american exposition postcard buffalo ny 1901 ebay. New additions first old additions first price lowest first price highest first temple of music where president mckinley was shot. The panamerican exposition from may 1 to november 2,1901, buffalo, n.
For ten cemts admission, the curious could enter this imposing building and see premature infants who were cared for here during the exposition. Oct 14, 20 the panamerican exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. The first stamps of the 20th century, the series featured thenmodern transportation themes, ornately illustrated, and printed using a bicolor printing process. Our cameras were stationed in the center of the esplanade looking toward the main approach to the panamerican exposition, with the triumphal bridge, and the entrance in the foreground. Black faces at the pan american exposition of 1901, buffalo, new york from the buffalonian. The panamerican exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, from 1 may through 2 november 1901. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 titolo originale. The 1901 panamerican exposition in the rainbow city.
Opening of the pan american exposition on may 20th, 1901 this is a great historical event. Also known as aka original title panamerican exposition by night. Every school and library ought to have this wonderful resource. The panamerican exposition 1901 medallic art company. Our cameras were stationed in the center of the esplanade looking toward the main approach to the pan american exposition, with the triumphal bridge, and the entrance in the foreground. Visiting the exposition fees food lodging souvenirs transportation other 1901 costs panamerican tickets new york state day program.
The amazing electric tower announced to the world the nation. First prize awarded to the rookwood pottery company, panamerican exposition, 1901, buffalo, new york, bronze cincinnati art museum dsc03109. Some states as well as south and central american countries had their own buildings. Ngcs coin census population report for panamerican exposition lavin summary grades. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 plot summary imdb. Gallery of 1901 panamerican exposition at a date in time. The stadium official souvenir panamerican exposition 1901. Grand canal and a corner of the stadium at the panamerican exposition by henry fenn in color, 1901.
Panorama of esplanade by night at the pan american exposition in buffalo, 1901. One notable exposition was the pan american exposition. A souvenir glass paperweight featuring the electric tower at night. The panamerican exposition learn theodore roosevelt. In a prominent position on the midway, that part of the pan american exposition almost wholly given over to the amusement of those frivolously inclined, is situated the building devoted to infant incubators. Details about pan american exposition postcard buffalo ny 1901. Exposition design and symbols architecture sculpture at the exposition symbols exposition colors u. After a great deal of experimenting and patience, we succeeded in securing an excellent. A great feature of the pan american exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds at night.
Porter maintained that this was the first motion picture taken at night by incandescent light in america. Complete set, 1901 1c panamerican exposition, set of 6. Our camera was then stopped and the position held until night, when we photographed the. Buffalo was chosen as the location because of its size at the time. Iirc, it is hk289, brass and is the most common of the scds associated with the panam expo.