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Pan-American Exposition Photograph Collection

Owning Institution: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

About this Collection

Contains 36 photographs of the Pan-American Exposition, including candid snapshots of the Midway and various concessionaires, street views of the Exposition, and prominent buildings, including the Electric Tower. The photographer is unknown. View this collection on the contributor's website.
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36 items found in this collection

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12-inch rifle, Ordnance Exhibit, in front of Government Building
Canal, Venice in America exhibit
Cannons, War Department Exhibit, in front of Government Building
Chiquita the Doll Lady; signed: "Mite" fully yours, Chiquita
Darkest Africa exhibit (African Village) on the Midway, front view
Darkest Africa exhibit (African Village) on the Midway, side view
Dreamland attraction, on the Midway
Drill of U.S. Life Saving Crew, lakeside (1 of 2)
Drill of U.S. Life Saving Crew, lakeside (2 of 2)
Electric Tower, front view from Esplanade
Entrance to Bostock's Trained Wild Animals
Entrance to Midway attraction (Esau?)
Entrance to Trip to the Moon ride
Esplanade, view of Electric Tower
Esquimaux Village, on the Midway
The Feature of the Midway: Akoun's Beautiful Orient, front view
The Feature of the Midway: Akoun's Beautiful Orient, side view
Fountain of Abundance in front of Ethnology Building
Gondola on canal by Manufacturer's and Liberal Arts Building
The Great Northwestern R.R.; on verso: "Mrs. Bliss wasn't sure this was ...
Jinrickshaws, Fair Japan exhibit (Japanese Village), close view
Jinrickshaws, Fair Japan exhibit (Japanese Village), side view
Lions at Bostock's Trained Wild Animals
Man with banjo, Midway exhibit
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