Opening Of The Pan-American Exposition (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step back into history with this captivating black and white film from 1901! Witness a monumental event as Vice-President Roosevelt leads a procession into the Main Approach of the Pan-American Exposition. Our cameras capture the grandeur of the Triumphal Bridge and the entrance as distinguished figures, including Senator Hanna, Senator Gallinger, Governor Odell, and Mayor Conrad Biehl of Buffalo, lead the parade. Followed by the military division headed by Louis Babcock, Grand Marshal of the Exposition parade, this footage provides a glimpse into a momentous day in history. Taken on the official opening day, May 20th, with over 106,000 people in attendance, this film captures the excitement and grandeur of the occasion. Don't miss this extraordinary piece of historical documentation! 🎥

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Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1901) Opening, Pan-American Exposition. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694337