History

ABOUT FACTS NET

History

Pan American Exposition

These movies are slow loading, a broadband connection is a must.

Source: Pictures & Films Library of Congress

The Pan American Exposition was the huge event of its time. It was held from May 1, 1901 to November 2, 1901, in Buffalo, New York. The lastest technologys were exhibited, this included electricity. Eight million people attended. There was a large midway where there were rides and entertainment. A stadium had been constructed for athletic events. South American countries along with Central American countries and some states had their own buildings. There was an electric tower that was lit by thousands of colored bulbs and floodlights. President William McKinley was shot at the Exposition, outside the Temple of Music and died eight days later. Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated President at the Wilcox House on September 14, 1901.

Listed below is new technology that pertained to babies, that was exhibited at the exposition.

It just so happens that movies were becoming popular and many movies were taken of the exposition. You will find many movies displayed here for your viewing. You will need a movie player, if you don't have one, Click Here to download a Free one.

	MPEG MOVIE. 12.7 Megs. The camera was panned 360 degrees to show the whole electric tower area.
	MPEG MOVIE. 3.57 Megs. Shows a large tent of animal skins in front of which are two people performing a game of skill using whips.
	MPEG MOVIE. 7.79 Megs. Eskmo village.
	MPEG MOVIE. 21.3 Megs. A parade at the exposition.
	MPEG MOVIE. 23.2 Megs. Japanese Village. Acrobats doing their stuff.
	MPEG MOVIE. 16 Megs. Opening the exposition. A parade is held.
	MPEG MOVIE. 7.81 Megs. Exposition at night.
	MPEG MOVIE 8.91 Megs. Esplanade Panorama.
	MPEG MOVIE. 9.92 Megs. Sham battle. This is part one of a two reel set. We don't have reel 2, sorry.
	MPEG MOVIE. 11.5 Megs. Spanish Dancers.
	MPEG MOVIE. 34.3 Megs. Trip through the exposition. This is part one of a 3 reel set, it is very interesting. We don't have reels 2 and 3, sorry.

The building on the left is the Temple of Music Building. President William McKinley (Right) was shot twice outside there by a deranged anarchist, Leon Czolgosz and died eight days later.