Clipartimagesgraphics, internet resource, videorecording. The film begins with a slow pan over the tower building of the exposition, which was lighted by electric lights. Publication date 1901 topics panamerican exposition 1901. Kino international, 1901 publisher catalog number k383. Machinery building illuminated at night, panamerican exposition, buffalo, n. Like trips in 2001, how much you paid for lodging in buffalo during the summer of 1901 depended on your planning and the size of your budget. 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 panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, new york from may 1 to november 2, 1901. Panorama of esplanade by night at the panamerican exposition in buffalo, 1901. Midway and government buildings were closed on sundays.
An official image from the panamerican exposition company. The panamerican exposition was held from may 1 to november 2, 1901. The exposition was open to the public from may 1 to october 31, 1901. The pan american exposition illustrated reproduction of photo book by c. Machinery building illuminated at night, panamerican. Book by ub vice provost celebrates panamerican exposition. Then the eighthlargest city in the nation, buffalo brought to fruition an elaborate display of architecture and electricity celebrating the economic and. The pan goes from a daylight shot of the grounds to what appears to be a special. Circular panorama of electric tower 1901 full movie. After a great deal of experimenting and patience, we succeeded in securing an excellent picture of the buildings at the panamerican as they appeared when lighted up at night. Panamerican exposition by night film by porter britannica. Panamerican exposition by night library of congress.
See more ideas about pan american, american, buffalo new york. Designed by architect george cary, it originally had a blank pediment. 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. The panamerican exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. The pan american theme was carried throughout the event with the slogan commercial well being and good understanding among the american republics. Gallery of 1901 panamerican exposition at a date in time. The mind cannot conceive the force of that torrent. 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. It is remembered today primarily for being the location of the assassination of united. The fair featured the latest technologies, including electricity, and attracted nearly 8 million people. The pan american exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901.
Smithsonian libraries, natural history building, 10 th st. The 1901 panamerican exposition in the rainbow city. President william mckinley was shot by an anarchist, leon czolgosz, at the temple of music on september 6, 1901. 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. Panamerican exposition birds eye view of grounds and map of exposition from the university of maryland buffalo police then and now 1901 panamerican exposition. The great balancing act at buffalo it takes the yankee nation. The panamerican exposition illustrated by panamerican exposition 1901. 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. The panamerican exposition was the 1901 worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901.
Apr 19, 2001 a century ago, the city of buffalo opened for the world the gates to its rainbow city a sweeping spectacle of color and light that defined the pan american exposition of 1901. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 first time shift edwin s. Pan american exposition by night the pan american exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. A great feature of the panamerican exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds at night. A century ago, the city of buffalo opened for the world the gates to its rainbow city a sweeping spectacle of color and light that defined the panamerican exposition of 1901. The panamerican exposition from may 1 to november 2,1901, buffalo, n. The pan american exposition from may 1 to november 2, 1901, buffalo, n. Panorama of esplanade by night at the pan american exposition in buffalo, 1901. Panamerican exposition of 1901 digital collections.
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. A virtual tour of the panamerican exposition buffalo 1901. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 release info imdb. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 1st time shift edwin s. One notable exposition was the pan american exposition. An official image from the pan american exposition company. The buffalo and erie county historical society building, in buffalo, new york.
Panamerican exposition by night 1901 film completo sub. One notable exposition was the panamerican exposition. Taking place not long after the spanishamerican war, the exposition was also a reaffirmation of the friendship and mutual interests shared by the countries. 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. Panamerican exposition collection the buffalo history. The series was issued in conjunction with the pan american exposition in buffalo, new york, both to commemorate the event and to promote it. International participants 19 nations and colonies. By 1900, the united states had established itself as a major world power. 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 latest and best views of the panamerican exposition by panamerican exposition 1901. Shawn porter danny garcia doesnt have as much heart as me.
A popular recent book, the electrifying fall of rainbow city by margaret creighton, chronicles the 1901 panamerican exposition in buffalo, new york. Slow pan on the exhibit buildings outlined by thousands of glowing lightbulbs reported to have been marvelously colorful. In the year 1901, the city of buffalo, new york hosted the pan american exposition. A great feature of the pan american exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds at night. The panamerican exposition learn theodore roosevelt.
Pdf download life as a night porter read full ebook. 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. Jan 16, 2018 the panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, ny, for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors. Buffalo was chosen as the location because of its size at the time it was the eighth largest city in the u. The logo of the exposition, in the public domain now, is shown at the left. The panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, ny, for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors. Pan american exposition by night 1901 titolo originale. The highlight of the exposition was the ample use of electric lights. On june 8, 1901, harpers weekly featured a cartoon about the panamerican exposition. A midway provided rides and other entertainment and various athletic events were held.
Us stamps commemoratives of 1901 pan american exposition. Panamerican exposition lavin coin census population. Ngcs coin census population report for panamerican exposition lavin summary grades. Pan american exposition birds eye view of grounds and map of exposition from the university of maryland. Other articles where panamerican exposition by night is discussed. The latest and best views of the panamerican exposition. Much of it correlates to what aspenites experienced and thought about that year. Circular panorama of electric tower 1901 full movie download. Like trips in 2001, how much you paid for lodging in buffalo during the summer of 1901 depended on your planning and the size of. The hawker at the buffalo panam enticed customers by telling them this. The panamerican exposition illustrated reproduction of photo book by c. For ten cemts admission, the curious could enter this imposing building and see premature infants who were cared for.
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. Taking place not long after the spanish american war, the exposition was also a reaffirmation of the friendship and mutual interests shared by the countries. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 titolo originale. A great feature of the pan american exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds.
Sekmun delarose lets dance rts lectionary at lunch. From birth to death at the panamerican exposition baby incubator. 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. Our camera was then stopped and the position held until night, when we photographed the. 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.
Electric tower at night during the panamerican exposition taken by c. 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. It was built to be the new york state pavilion for the 1901 pan american exposition, and is the only permanent building from the expo. Temple of music panamerican exposition, 1901, buffalo, n. Numerous agencies, both forprofit and free, that would provide you with addresses of homes and boarding houses with space available to shelter you during your visit. The pan american exposition was a worlds fair held at buffalo, n. Panamerican exposition by night the panamerican exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. Apr 15, 2010 code for telegraphic orders a great feature of the pan american exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds at night. Light, color and architecture at the panamerican exposition, buffalo 1901. It was built to be the new york state pavilion for the 1901 panamerican exposition, and is the only permanent building from the expo.
The pan american exposition was held in buffalo, new york from may 1 to november 2, 1901. Opening of the panamerican exposition on may 20th, 1901 this is a great historical event. Quick list info dates open may 1 to november 2, 1901. A great feature of the panamerican exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the. Panamerican exposition by night features the 1st switch from day to night in a single, exterior setting. During the exposition, the stamps were available at post offices throughout the country. The panamerican exposition 1901 medallic art company. Architects color illustration of the stadium as viewed from the canal.