Title
The Midway looking north from Alt Nürnberg
Subject
Buffalo(N.Y.)--Exhibitions
Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)
Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)--Buildings
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Views
Description
Exterior views
This is a photograph of the Midway facing north from Alt Nürnberg. There's a unique lamp post in the middle of the street. The Egyptian Sphinx and two towers are visible up front. On the left is a giant Greek bust and on the right is a Parisian restaurant. A fair amount of people are on the streets.
A fairground or exposition scene showing a wide walkway with people gathered and walking. Decorative buildings line the right side, including one with a tall clock tower and sculptural details. In the background, large obelisks and towers are visible, while an ornate lamppost stands prominently in the foreground.
Source
Charles Cutter. Pan-American Souvenir. Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Charles Cutter, 1901
Rights
NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Type
Image
Photographic prints
Identifier
LIB-005_0176
Coverage
Buffalo (N.Y.)
Is Part Of
Illuminations: Revisiting the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition of 1901
Collection
Tags
Citation
“The Midway looking north from Alt Nürnberg,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed November 16, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/94938.
