Park Meadow in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pan-American Exposition
The Light Returns
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
1. Pan-American Exposition Marker
1901 Pan-American Exposition 2001
The Pan-American Exposition occupied this site from May to November 1901. An international fair, it highlighted the technological pre-eminence of the United States, and trade and cooperation among the Americas. Over 8 million people came to see displays of electricity, infant incubators, manufacturing equipment and other marvels of the day. Thomas Edison filmed the Exposition with his new motion picture camera. John Philip Sousa's band played. Gondolas circled the grounds on man made canals. Exotic midway attractions and stadium events were crowned at sundown everyday as lights came on all over the grounds. For most visitors it was their first encounter with a large scale display of electric light. The Exposition's organizers hoped that Buffalo's access to cheap hydro-electric power and the fact that 40,000,000 people lived within a half day's train ride would encourage industry to locate in the area.
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1. The Plaza
2. The Midway
3. The Electric Tower
4. Machinery & Transportation Building
5. Court of Lilies
6. Temple of Music
7. Graphic Arts Building
8. Horticulture Building
9. U.S. Government Building
10. Mirror Lake
11. Rose Garden
12. New York State Building
13. Mines Building
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14. Manufacturer's & Liberal Arts Building
15. The Stadium
16. Agriculture Building
17. The Mall
18. Forecourt
19. Court of Cypresses
20. Ethnology Building
21. Esplanade
22. Livestock Building
23. Indian Mound
24. Art Gallery (Completed 1905)
Erected by John A. Lydon R.A. Concept & Design; William G. Koch Artist & Designer; Stone Art Memorial Co. Inc.; City of Buffalo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1901.
Location. 42° 56.103′ N, 78° 52.378′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Park Meadow. Marker is at the intersection of Nottingham Terrace and Lincoln Parkway, on the right when traveling east on Nottingham Terrace. Marker is in Delaware Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14216, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buffalo's Olmsted Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Japanese Garden on Mirror Lake (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); To Commemorate the Gallantry of (approx. 0.2 miles away); Highlights of Buffalo History (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Pan-American Exposition (approx. 0.2 miles
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
2. Pan-American Exposition Map
1901 Pan-American Exposition 2001, with present day street grid.
Also see . . . Pan-American Exposition - Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 28, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
3. Pan-American Exposition Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
4. Pan-American Exposition Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
5. Towards Intersection
The spiral ramp at right is for a pedestrian bridge over the Scajaquada Expressway (NY route 198).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 28, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
