By 1900, the united states had established itself as a major world power. The title is somewhat imposing, but when closely examined it is selfexplanatory. A trip around the panamerican exposition library of congress. 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 by night film by porter britannica. A great feature of the pan american exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds. 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. Also known as aka original title panamerican exposition by night.
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. On june 8, 1901, harpers weekly featured a cartoon about the panamerican exposition. On may 1, 1901, the post office department released the pan american series of stamps. 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. A great feature of the panamerican exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the. The panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, ny, for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors. International participants 19 nations and colonies. Buffalo, new york, was chosen to host the 1901 pan. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a regular and asneeded basis. Catala deutsch espanol esperanto francais bahasa indonesia italiano. The panamerican exposition illustrated reproduction of photo book by c. The film begins with a slow pan over the tower building of the exposition, which was lighted by electric lights.
The great balancing act at buffalo it takes the yankee nation. 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. 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. For ten cemts admission, the curious could enter this imposing building and see premature infants who were cared for. The pan american exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. In the last months of the 1901 panamerican exposition, largerthanusual crowds gathered at the festivals majestic concert hall known as the temple of music. 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. Some were drawn to the structure to marvel at its architecture while others came to watch one of its. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 plot summary imdb. One notable exposition was the pan american exposition.
Release dates 1 also known as aka 3 release dates usa 19 october 1901. Panamerican exposition buffalo ny 1901 dub1 video dailymotion. Map of the 1901 pan american exposition grounds from the national park service historyexterior photos group 1 photos of the only remaining building africans, darkies and negroes. Other articles where panamerican exposition by night is discussed. Birdseye view of the panamerican exposition, buffalo, may 1 to november 1, 1901. This novelty glass is a souvenir commemorative from the 1901 pan american exposition in buffalo, new york. 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. President william mckinley was shot by an anarchist, leon czolgosz, at the temple of music on september 6, 1901. Details about pan american exposition postcard buffalo ny 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.
The fair featured the latest technologies, including electricity, and attracted nearly 8 million people. The only piano roll company in america is in buffalo, ny. Our camera was then stopped and the position held until night, when we photographed the. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 film completo sub. A great feature of the panamerican exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds at night.
Catala deutsch english esperanto espanol francais bahasa indonesia italiano norsk bokmal. The organizers hoped to show the benefits of electric light made possible by hydroelectric power from niagara falls. Oct 14, 20 the pan american exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. Exposition design and symbols architecture sculpture at the exposition symbols exposition colors u. Immediately popular, the stamps remain darlings of united states collectors.
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. Some states as well as south and central american countries had their own buildings. President mckinley and the panamerican exposition of 1901. For ten cemts admission, the curious could enter this imposing building and see premature infants who were cared for here during the exposition. On that same day, the most artistic series ever issued by the department, the panamerican exposition commemoratives, went on sale. 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. Panamerican exposition by night features the 1st switch from day to night in a single, exterior setting. A great feature of the panamerican exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds. Information from its description page there is shown below. This web site is a happy confluence of several of my interests. 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. Panamerican exposition by night library of congress. One notable exposition was the panamerican exposition. The amazing electric tower announced to the world the nations.
The amazing electric tower announced to the world the nations technical superiority. A tragic encounter the panamerican exposition, staged in buffalo, new york, presented in microcosm all of the trends, developments, innovations, and attitudes of the mckinley years. Raya lets you know of the pan american exposition of 1901 in a well modulated, expressive voice. Night view of the panamerican exposition, 1901, oscar a. The 1901 worlds fair, which was also known as the panamerican exposition, is probably best remembered as the site of president william mckinleys assassination. Grand canal and a corner of the stadium at the panamerican exposition by henry fenn in color, 1901.
Complete set, 1901 1c panamerican exposition, set of 6. Ngcs coin census population report for panamerican exposition lavin summary grades. Black faces at the pan american exposition of 1901, buffalo, new york from the buffalonian. Exhibit of infant incubators at the panamerican exhibition. Midway and government buildings were closed on sundays. This documentary details the events immediately following the tragic death by assassination of william mckinley while visiting the panamerican exposition of 1901. The 1901 panamerican expo showcased advances made during the 19th century thrilling visitors with demonstrations of speed on land, sea and rail. Watch runs and has kept accurate time for 60 minutes.
Pan american exposition by night 1901 release info. 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. Melissa brown gave a tour of the panamerican exposition exhibit at the buffalo history museum and talked about the history of the exposition. Williams jennings bryan and sioux chiefs high hawk, jack red cloud, blue horse, and little wound, 1901, frances benjamin johnson. Nevertheless, there is also a philatelic connection. The exhibition promoted the city of dallas as the cultural and economic capital of an emerging panamerican civilization stretching from tierra del fuego to alaska. Panamerican exposition lavin coin census population.
Porter maintained that this was the first motion picture taken at night by incandescent light in america. After a great deal of experimenting and patience, we succeeded in securing an excellent. It is remembered today primarily for being the location of the assassination of united. Quick list info dates open may 1 to november 2, 1901.
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. It followed the successful texas centennial exposition, which was held to celebrate the centennial anniversary of texas in 1936. Official catalogue and guide book to the panamerican. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 1st time shift edwin s. Wonderfulitems girl water pan american exposition 1901 buffalo 15 x 30 image size vintage poster repro. Wonderfulitems girl water pan american exposition 1901. Pan american exposition stock photos and images alamy.
Why it exists warning to 21st century people special thanks about me. After he graduated, he worked as an industrial designer for a manufacturing company and for the panamerican exposition which took place in buffalo in 1901. The panamerican exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. First prize awarded to the rookwood pottery company, panamerican exposition, 1901, buffalo, new york, bronze cincinnati art museum dsc03109. The 1901 panamerican exposition in the rainbow city.
Kino international, 1901 publisher catalog number k383. Every school and library ought to have this wonderful resource. The amazing electric tower announced to the world the nation. The exposition was open to the public from may 1 to october 31, 1901. Film, technology, and imperialism at the panamerican exposition. The panamerican exposition was held from may 1 to november 2, 1901. Jan 16, 2018 the panamerican exposition was held in buffalo, ny, for this purpose, as well as to promote trade relations with americas neighbors.
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Temple of music panamerican exposition, 1901, buffalo, n. A great feature of the pan american exposition, as unanimously conceded by all visitors, was the electric illumination of the exposition grounds at night. That theme was the subject of the richly engraved panamerican stamps the first american bicolor stamps issued since the 1869 pictorials. Visiting the exposition fees food lodging souvenirs transportation other 1901 costs pan american tickets new york state day program. Melissa brown gave a tour of the pan american exposition exhibit at the buffalo history museum and talked about the history of the exposition. The pan american exposition was held from may 1 to november 2, 1901. The great and colorful buildings along the grand canal, built in ersatz spanish colonial style, symbolized american suzerainty over the hemisphere.
Panamerican exposition by night 1901 titolo originale. The panamerican exposition was the 1901 worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, united states, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. A tragic encounter the pan american exposition, staged in buffalo, new york, presented in microcosm all of the trends, developments, innovations, and attitudes of the mckinley years. In the year 1901, the city of buffalo, new york hosted the pan american exposition. The exposition organizers hoped that the expo would promote trade between the americas. Esplanade panamerican exposition, 1901, buffalo, n. The first stamps of the 20th century, the series featured thenmodern transportation themes, ornately illustrated, and printed using a bicolor printing process. Visiting the exposition fees food lodging souvenirs transportation other 1901 costs panamerican tickets new york state day program.
Exhibit of infant incubators at the pan american exhibition. Click on the image to open a larger version of the cartoon or read the caption and explanation. 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. Clipartimagesgraphics, internet resource, videorecording. During the exposition, the stamps were available at post offices throughout the country. Pan american exposition postcard buffalo ny 1901 ebay. A midway provided rides and other entertainment and various athletic events were held. Ngc and pmg remain open and fully operational menu. Oct 14, 20 the panamerican exposition was a worlds fair held in buffalo, new york, from may 1 through november 2, 1901. Panamerican exposition by night 1901 release info imdb. Telecharger circular panorama of electric tower film. Panamerican exposition birds eye view of grounds and map of exposition from the university of maryland buffalo police then and now 1901 panamerican exposition.