Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
This photo captures a glimpse of Japanese culture in America. The subjects are a women and her two children dressed in traditional attire. The arching bridge creates a kind of frame.
A wooden arched bridge spans over a stream in a landscaped garden. Two people in patterned traditional clothing stand near the water’s edge holding parasols. Trees, rocks, and a building with balconies appear in the background.
Pan-American Scrapbook [n.p., 1901?] Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
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Memorial photographs, Portrait photographs
Buffalo (N.Y.)--History--20th century-- Pictorial works
This card contains the following inscription: Dear Cousin Owing to an engagement to contribute to the product of Nelson Morris & Co. and Fairbank Canning Co. (the great packers) I shall be stuck in Chicago and be unable to meet you in Buffalo. To show how fat and healthy I am I send you my photograph on the opposite page. Yours truly Berkshire Hog
A four-panel souvenir card from the Pan-American Exposition of 1901 promotes Nelson Morris & Co. Fairbank Canning Co. beef and hog products. The top panels advertise canned meats, hams, bacon, lard, and sausages, with decorative text and borders. The lower panels feature a handwritten note dated May 20, 1901, on the left, and an illustration of a pig’s head within an oval frame on the right.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
Showcase of wine and winemaking products. Both New York and Illinois products are featured in the photo.
Rows of plates filled with grapes are arranged on large tables in an exhibition hall. Tall columns made of stacked wine bottles stand prominently, labeled with signs such as “Chautauqua Grapes” and “New York.” Additional grape displays and decorations with American flags are visible throughout the background.
Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition - transmitted to the Legislature March 27, 1902. Albany, N. Y.: J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers, 1902.
Identification photographs, Photographic prints
This photo provides a detailed view of the grape exhibit. The exhibit is complete with fresh grapes and grape products.
A large display table features arranged grapes and other fruit, with bunches of grapes mounted vertically on a central board. Signs reading “New York” are positioned above the exhibit, and banners marked “Gold Medal” flank the display. Tall columns stacked with bottles and additional fruit exhibits are visible in the background.
This exhibit is made of local grown, farm fresh peaches and grapes.
Tables in an exhibition hall display arranged peaches and grapes, with clusters of grapes hanging in decorative formations. Large columns stacked with bottled products are visible in the background, along with signs reading “New York” and “Chautauqua Grapes.” American flags and plants are used as decoration throughout the exhibit.
Source: Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition - transmitted to the Legislature March 27, 1902. Albany, N. Y.: J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers, 1902.
An exhibition hall is filled with displays of fruits and related items arranged on long tables and tiered stands. Stacks of bottled products form tall columns, and signage reading “New York” is prominently displayed. American flags and garlands decorate the structure above the exhibits.
The photo shows a table full of pumpkins and gourds. The products were grown by J.M. Thornburg & Co. of New York.
A large display table is stacked with a wide variety of vegetables, including oversized squash, gourds, and other produce, many with small labels attached. Additional vegetables are arranged on smaller plates and stands in the foreground. The background features tall columns and a sign reading “J.M. Thorburn & Co. New York.”
Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition - transmitted to the Legislature March 27, 1902 / Albany, N. Y.: J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers, 1902.
Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Agriculture Building
In this photo we see many names of companies from the past. These include the Southern Railway, Trinidad Bitters,and the Albany Dickinson Company.
A large exhibition hall is filled with arranged displays of vegetables. Long tables hold rows of produce, including plates of round vegetables with labels, bunches of greens, and stacked barrels. In the background, decorated archways and signs for railways and other exhibitors are visible above the displays.
Photo Credit: n/a Source: Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition - transmitted to the Legislature March 27, 1902 / Albany, N. Y.: J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers, 1902.
Photographic prints, Promotional materials
Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)--Buildings
Along with the honey exhibit, ten colonies of bees were also placed on display. The boxes housing them show, that not much appears to have changed in beekeeping.
A group of wooden bee colonies is arranged indoors, viewed through a glass partition with a central column. Several stacked hive boxes with latches and handles are visible, and some frames contain honeycomb. Light filters in from the background, highlighting the beekeeping setup.
Large exhibition hall featuring agricultural products arranged on long tables. The tables display a wide variety of produce, including corn, gourds, and other crops, while the back wall is decorated with an elaborate arrangement of hanging plants and rows of large round produce. Fabric drapery hangs from the ceiling, adding to the presentation.
Source: Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition - transmitted to the Legislature March 27, 1902 / Albany, N. Y.: J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers, 1902.
This is a head on view of a honey exhibit. It is arranged significantly like a library. Glass doors keep the honey from falling off the shelf.
Exhibit room with large glass-fronted display cases filled with sections of honeycomb. Wooden boxes and containers are arranged on the floor, and a smaller case sits in front of the main display. A sign for "New York" appears in the background, identifying the exhibit’s location.
One hundred and eleven pounds of comb honey
A framed display contains rows of comb honey sections arranged in a neat grid. The honeycomb pieces are uniform in size and nearly fill the entire frame. To the left, several glass jars, decorative containers, and a large ornate vase sit on a surface beside the display. A caption below notes that the honey was gathered by one colony of bees during the exposition.
This photo is an aerial view of the exhibit showcasing all of the products at the exhibit. Other sections may not have been captured.
Large indoor exhibition hall filled with long rows of tables displaying fruit, organized in neat arrangements. American flags and signs, including a prominent “NEW YORK” banner, are hung throughout the space. Framed portraits and additional displays line the central columns and background areas. The caption identifies this as the Pomological Exhibit, Main Section.
Hotel advertisements from the September 6, 1901 Buffalo Courier. The following hotels are included: Buckingham hotel
A vintage advertisement page lists several Buffalo hotels with names, locations, and rates. Featured establishments include The Buckingham Hotel, The Park Hotel, The Lincoln Hotel, Hotel Columbia, and Hotel Gibbs. The Buckingham Hotel illustration shows a multi-story brick building, while the text highlights amenities such as roof gardens, cafes, and proximity to streetcar lines. Prices are noted, generally starting at $1.00 per day and upwards.
The Buffalo Courier, September 6, 1901, p. 4, cols. 5-6. Courtesy of B. Battleson.
Gaius Bolin, member: board of general managers
This is a photograph of Gaius C. Bolin. He was a member of the Board of General Managers for the Pan-American Exposition.
A formal black-and-white portrait of Gaius C. Bolin is shown within an oval frame. He is dressed in a suit with a high-collared shirt and tie. The text beneath the portrait reads, “Gaius C. Bolin. Member Board of General Managers.”
Advertisement for Armour's Extract of Beef: "School children must be well fed. ..."
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Caricatures and cartoons
This is an advertisement for Armour's Extract of Beef which was printed in many magazines in 1901. This ad has a women with a can of the product at the top and an illustration of three children at the bottom.
An advertisement for Armour’s Extract of Beef shows a tall vertical layout with text and images. The top section contains the product name in bold lettering, followed by the slogan “The Best Extract of the Best Beef.” Below, an illustration depicts a person holding a container labeled Armour’s Extract of Beef. The text beneath promotes the product’s uses in soups, sauces, gravies, and beef tea. A section labeled “School Children Must Be Well Fed” emphasizes the nutritional benefits, followed by company information at the bottom.
This ad appeared in numerous popular magazines in 1901. Digitized from a printed microfilm image.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
This is a view of the German Alt Nürnberg restaurant. This shows empty tables in front of the building.
A large gabled brick building with arched windows and decorative architectural details stands in the background. In front of the structure, numerous empty chairs and tables are arranged in an open courtyard. A tall utility pole and parts of surrounding buildings are also visible.
Cosmopolitan, vol. 31, no. 5 (September 1901)
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N. Y.)--Midway
Photograph of people dining at the restaurant Alt Nürnberg, which served German cuisine, on the Midway.
An outdoor dining area filled with rows of tables and chairs, with many people seated and dining. The courtyard is paved with brick and enclosed by buildings with arched entrances and upper windows. The background shows a large central building with decorative gables and roof details.
C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition, Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901, p. 104.
This image is a view of the Agricultural building with people walking around outside of it.
A large exhibition building with ornate arched entrances and decorative architectural details. Flags line the roofline and fly from tall poles above the structure. People in period clothing walk across the open plaza in front of the building, with some carrying umbrellas or hats.
The Grandeurs of the Exposition, including State Buildings, Midway Scenes, Foreign Buildings, with Typical Buffalo and Niagara Falls Views. Text by Richard H. Barry. Buffalo, N.Y.: Robert Allan Reid, 1901.
Advertisement for Cottolene shortening and frying product by the N.K. Fairbank Company. The left side shows a large can of Cottolene with bold text above and below. The right side displays a framed portrait of a person surrounded by a decorative red border with white flowers and the words "A Public Secret" at the top.
The image shows the front and back covers of a multipage booklet. It was published by the N. K. Fairbank Company, Chicago, Ill., [1900?]. The N. K. Fairbank Company was also a large distributor of meat products and produced numerous pamphlets and broadsheets for distribution at fairs and expositions. It was Printed by the American Lithograph Company, New York. The image is in color and a drawing. It advertises Cottolene which is for shortening and frying. There is a drawing of a young woman on the front of the card and the text reads "a public secret." The back of the card depicts a jar of Cottolene.
Advertisement for White Cottolene shortening produced by the N.K. Fairbank Company. The illustration shows a person mixing ingredients at a kitchen table with a container of Cottolene prominently displayed. Text promotes the product as a pure vegetable oil alternative to animal fat, highlighting benefits for pie crusts, doughnuts, biscuits, and general frying.
Kerry S. Grant. The Rainbow City: Celebrating Light, Color and Architecture at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901. Buffalo, N. Y.: Canisius College Press, 2001. From the Collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
Majestic combination coal and gas range. Majestic Manufacturing Company
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Pictorial works
This is an advertisement for a Majestic Combination Coal and Gas Range stove made by Majestic Manufacturing Company. Digitized microfilm photocopy. Source: Ladies Home Journal (September 1898) p. 34. Caption reads: "You can cook and heat water for the entire house with either coal or gas, or both at the same time, with the Majestic Combination Coal and Gas Range. The highest economy of fuel, using either kind. Economy of kitchen space compared to two separate stoves. One plumbing connection. Our book, 'Cost-Saving,' tells what you save over buying a coal and gas range separately
what you save over using them separately
what you save over buying or using any other combination range, and gives full particulars and prices. Majestic Manufacturing Company. St. Louis, MO. John D. Bangs & Co., Distributors, Chicago, Ill. Wm. H. Bonebrake, Distributor, Denver, Eugene W. Vest, Distributor, San Francisco
Advertisement for the Majestic Manufacturing Company featuring the Majestic Combination Coal and Gas Range. The illustration shows a large multi-compartment stove with labeled doors and cooking surfaces. Text emphasizes the ability to cook and heat water with coal, gas, or both, highlighting efficiency, space savings, and single plumbing connection. Distributor names and locations are listed at the bottom.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition - Majestic Combination Coal and Gas Range--Majestic Manufacturing Company
White Label. Always Ready Soups. Armour Packing company ad
This is an advertisement for "White Label" Always ready Soups from Armour Packing Company. Digitized from a printed microfilm image.Source: unknown. Caption in ad reads: " White Label Always Ready Soups. Always just what you want when you want delicately flavored, deliciously seasoned 'stocky' soups. Tomato, beef, vegetable, chicken, mock turtle, oxtail, consomme, chicken gumbo-okra. Put up in convenient ten-cent can, enough for six portions ready to serve by adding boiling water...Packed only by Armour Packing Co. Department J, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.A.
Advertisement for Armour Packing Company’s “White Label” Always Ready Soups. The text lists varieties including tomato, beef, vegetable, chicken, mock turtle, ox tail, consommé, and chicken gumbo-okra. The soups are described as delicately flavored, seasoned, and packaged in ten-cent cans, each sufficient for six portions.
Food Firsts and Technological Marvels - "White Label" Always ready Soups -- Armour Packing Company Ad
Good thing. review of the barley flour sifter
This is an advertisement titled: "A Good Thing" Review of the barley Flour Sifter. Digitized microfilm photocopy. Source: "The Practical Housekeeper." Ladies Home Journal (July 1885) p. 5. Text in advertisement describes a barley Flour Sifter manufactured by Sidney Shepard & Co., Buffalo, N.Y., its features and method of operation as well as offers readers the chance to buy it direct for 35 cents from the manufacturer. Complete caption exists.
Advertisement for the Barlier Flour Sifter manufactured by Sidney Shepard & Co. of Buffalo, New York. The illustration depicts a cylindrical metal flour sifter with a handle. The accompanying text describes it as a practical and inexpensive household utensil, highlighting its unique construction compared to other sifters.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition -- "A Good Thing:" Review of the barley Flour Sifter
Sears refrigerator. 1897 Sears Roebuck catalog. portion of p.104
This is an advertisement for a Sears "Refrigerator" from the 1897 Sears Roebuck catalog portion of p.104. Source: 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog. Fred L. Israel, ed. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1968. Caption reads: "Our Acme Single Door Refrigerator at from $5.60 to $8.80." Shows illustration and gives width, depth, height, weight and price of various models. Manufactured of kiln dried ash lumber. Also available with fine porcelain lined water cooler and faucet to match trimmings. General description and construction are under heading (another page).
Advertisement for the Acme Single Door Refrigerator, priced between $5.60 and $8.80. The illustration shows a single-door wooden refrigerator with decorative panels, brass fittings, and mounted on casters. Text describes the construction, guarantees, and available sizes with corresponding dimensions, weights, and prices. It also notes the option of a porcelain-lined water cooler and faucet for higher-priced models.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition - Sears "Refrigerator"--1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of p.104
This advertisement have a two-door icebox on the left and the following text: "Jewett's Refrigerators. Established 35 Years. Largest Refrigerator Works in the World. 50 Sizes and Styles. Sold by first-class Dealers everywhere. The internal construction of our Refrigerators is our own, and the subject of patents, consequently: not available to other manufacturers. A 16-page book of testimonials free to all on application. John C. Jewett & Sons, Buffalo, N.Y."
Advertisement for Jewett's Refrigerators by John C. Jewett & Sons of Buffalo, New York. The image shows a detailed illustration of a refrigerator with multiple compartments and ornate design. Text highlights the company’s 35 years in business, claims of being the largest refrigerator works in the world, and availability in 50 sizes and styles.
Ladies Home Journal (March 1885) p.5. Digitized microfilm photocopy.
This advertisement has a picture of a clock and a hand preparing Ralston breakfast food and being done in 5 minutes. The text is as followed: "A Breakfast for 2 cts. in 5 minutes. Ralston, the 5-minute food, cooks perfectly in five minutes. No other cereal cooks in less than twenty. It is better to cook food in five minutes and eat it in twenty, than to cook in twenty what you must swallow in five. Ralston is made from Gluterean Wheat, found only in once section of the country. Light and palatable, it does not heat the blood
at the same time has all essentials of strength-producing food for child or hard-working laborer. A tonic for Spring- a delight for Summer. Package large enough to prove it sent by mail for 2-cent stamp and your grocer's name. Purina Mills, 816 Gratiot St., St. Louis, Mo."
Advertisement for Ralston Breakfast Food from Purina Mills. The illustration shows a box of Ralston cereal along with serving bowls, a clock, and a circular inset of a person seated at a table eating breakfast. Text highlights the cereal as a five-minute food costing two cents per serving, described as light, palatable, and strength-producing.
Ladies Home Journal (July 1899) p. 32. Digitized from a printed microfilm image.
This advertisement has a woman and her child hold a bag each of pork and beans while holding each other. The text writes: "When Hunger Comes-- as it is wont to do with persistence and regularity in every clime-- what is so welcome, so wholesome and satisfying as a delicious dish of Van Camp's Boston Baked Pork and Beans. Prepared with Tomato Sauce. Ready in a moment- good hot or cold. Send 6 cents in stamps for a sample can. Booklet free. Van Camp Packing Co. 302 Kentucky Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. Van Camp's Concentrated Tomato Soup - best, purest. 10c. can makes a quart of rich soup."
Advertisement for Van Camp’s Boston Baked Pork and Beans. The illustration shows two figures in coats and hats, one taller and one shorter, holding cans labeled "Van Camp’s." The text promotes the product as wholesome, satisfying, and prepared with tomato sauce, noting that it can be served hot or cold and is available by mail with a sample offer.
Ladies Home Journal (May 1898) p. 23. Digitized from a printed microfilm image.
This advertisement has a coffee bean border, an eagle logo, and picture of a percolator. The text includes: Coffee Making Revolutionized. Dunlap's Percolator will make better coffee with less material and in less time than any other pot in use. No steam and escaping aroma. No rank or bitter taster. Constant circulation of the fliud assuring a thorough extraction of the essential elements of the berry. Pots handsomely enameled and delivered to any part of the U.S. on receipt of price. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Agents Wanted. 2 Pint Enameled $2.25
The Bellaire Stamping Co., Dept. I, Harvey III. M'f'rs of the Celebrated Triple-Coated Columbian Enameled Steel Kitchen Ware. Warranted absolutely pure. Ask your dealer for it.
Advertisement for Dunlap’s Percolator, featuring an illustration of a stovetop coffee percolator. The text highlights benefits such as making better coffee with less material, no steam or escaping aroma, and an absence of bitter taste. The percolator is described as enameled and available in multiple sizes. The ad notes that it is manufactured by The Bellaire Stamping Co., Harvey, Illinois, and emphasizes the purity of its triple-coated Columbian enameled steel kitchenware.
Ladies Home Journal (December 1897) p. 30. Digitized microfilm photocopy.
This is an advertisement with a portrait of a man on top and a portrait of a woman on the bottom, both very vibrant. The text is as follows: Health and Beauty are everywhere the sources of the highest attainable happiness, and the greatest beauty of all is that of the healthy, hearty, robust person. A wineglass of Pabst Malt Extract The Best Tonic three times a day, at meals, with perhaps one at bed-time, will give you that bounding, joyous health and sweet sleep that nature intended you to enjoy. Sold by Druggist everywhere. Pabst Brewing Co., (Tonic Dep't) Milwaukee, Wis. Copyright 1893 By Pabst Brewing Co.
Advertisement for Pabst Malt Extract, promoted as “The Best Tonic.” The design includes decorative framing with two portrait illustrations, one at the top and one at the bottom. Central text emphasizes health and beauty benefits, recommending a wineglass of the extract three times a day. The ad is credited to Pabst Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Harper's Bazaar (September 1901) p. 31. Digitized from a printed microfilm image.
There a picture of a primitive oil stove on the advertisement, with the following text: The New Pet of the Household. Automatic Blue Flame. No. 2 Junior Automatic. Height, 16 inches. Top, 14 x 34 inches. The Most Perfect Oil Stove Made. Having two powerful, Wickless, Blue Flame Burners, each operated by a simple device. Flame regulated by raising and lowering the burner. Valveless--no clogging--no overflow--no soot--no odor--no danger. Enamel finish with nickel, brass and bronze trimmings. Absolutely the safest, most economical and simplest oil stove ever made. Three styles-eleven sizes. Automatic Blue Flame Cooker. Sold by dealers or shipped direct by: Central Oil and Gas Stove Company
210 School St., Gardner, Mass., U.S.A. Manufacturers of over two hundred styles of Oil Cooking Stoves. Catalogue free. Special Offer. The price of out two-burner Cooker is $7.50. We know that one stove sold will sell others, therefore we offer to send the Automatic Blue Flame, like cut, to the first two purchasers in a town or city, mentioning this advertisement, where we have no agent, for $.5.25, freight paid to any point east of the Mississippi. In consideration of this special factory price, we merely request that you show the stove to three of your neighbors, or send five names and addresses, when ordering, of friends who do not possess one of these famous Cookers. This offer not good after April 15th. See that you are one of the two to get this special price.
Advertisement for Agate Nickel-Steel Ware by Lalance & Grosjean Manufacturing Company. The design features illustrations of kitchen utensils such as pots and kettles alongside the company’s large circular trademark. Text emphasizes safety, purity, and the absence of arsenic, lead, or antimony, backed by chemists’ certificates.
Ladies Home Journal (April 1898) p.37. Digitized microfilm photocopy
The following advertisement states: Kitchen Utensils having this trademark, "Agate Nickel-Steel Ware - L & G MFG Co.," (burned in the enamel)are Safe
others may claim Safety or Purity, we alone Substantiate it with Chemists' Certificates. Note the blue label used by us (and fully sustained by recent U.S. Circuit Court decision) to distinguish our absolutely pure Agate Nickel-Steel from other goods containing ARSENIC, LEAD, or ANTIMONY. Booklet showing facsimile of our label, etc., free to any address. Lalance & Grosjean Mfg. Co. New York Boston Chicago.
Harper's Bazaar (September 1901) p. 33. Digitized microfilm photocopy.
Listing for Mason Fruit Jars, 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of p. 23
Listing for Mason Fruit Jars. 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of p. 23. Provides prices.
Catalog entry for Mason’s Fruit Jars, showing an illustration of a jar labeled “Mason’s Fruit Jar” with pricing information. Sizes listed include pints, quarts, and half-gallons sold by the case, with extra rubber bands and caps also available. Prices are noted with a disclaimer that they are subject to change.
1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog. Fred L. Israel, ed. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1968.
Van Camp's Macaroni and Cheese Ad. Ladies Home Journal (April 1898) p. 48.
Advertisement for Van Camp’s Macaroni and Cheese prepared with tomato sauce. The design includes an illustration of a figure holding a dish and decorative borders with food imagery. Text emphasizes convenience, describing the product as ready in fifteen minutes and always flavorful. The ad lists Van Camp Packing Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, as the producer.
Advertising Cards, Promotional materials
Advertisement for Lowney's Breakfast Cocoa
Advertisement for Lowney's Breakfast Cocoa. a perfect beverage
Advertisement for Lowney’s Breakfast Cocoa featuring a large illustrated tin with decorative artwork on the front. The background shows multiple steaming cups of cocoa arranged around the central image. Text at the bottom describes the product as “A Perfect Beverage” and emphasizes purity and flavor.
Advertisement for Lowney’s Breakfast Cocoa featuring a large illustrated tin of the product with a chef standing in front. Steam swirls from a pitcher and cup on the right side. Text at the bottom promotes the quality of Lowney’s cocoa and candies, referencing the Pan-American Exposition.
This ad appeared in numerous popular magazines in 1901. This image was found in the World's Work, Pan-American Exposition Number, v.11, no.4 (August 1901).
Listing for Ice Shredder 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of p. 103
Catalog entry for an ice shredder, illustrated with a hand-cranked device used to produce fine or coarse ice pieces. The accompanying text explains its operation and suggests uses for fruits, drinks, oysters, clams, and other foods, as well as for medical and household purposes. Price is listed as 50 cents.
"Pure! Healthful!! ... " Advertisement for Huyler's Cocoa
Advertisement for Huyler’s Cocoa and Chocolate with the slogan “From Bean to Cup.” The design includes an illustration of a cocoa pod, a steaming cup, and promotional text emphasizing purity and healthfulness. It notes availability at Huyler’s stores and grocers everywhere.
The image is an advertisement for Huyler’s cocoa and chocolate products. It includes illustrations of cocoa and chocolate packages and promotional text describing varieties such as vanilla chocolate, premium chocolate, and cocoa as an unsurpassed breakfast drink.
Household Gadgets-1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of p.98
Sears Roebuck catalog advertisement of can openers, snip snaps, steak pounders, lemon squeezers
Catalog page featuring kitchen and household tools with illustrations and pricing. Items shown include lemon squeezers, a glass lemon squeezer, a cast iron boot jack, a fish scaler, and a molasses gate. Each product listing includes specifications, weights, and costs.
Source: 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog. Fred L. Israel, ed. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1968.
This ad is a warning for guests of Buffalo to watch what they are eating. The ad is advocating buying foods in bulk and watch the quality of the products purchased.
Advertisement for Faxon, Williams & Faxon promoting their pure food mart in Buffalo. The text emphasizes quality food as an important part of visitors’ impressions, highlighting Faxon’s as the largest and finest assortment of food products in Western New York. It notes competitive prices, large variety, and reassures housekeepers of stable pricing.
Source: Buffalo Commercial (May 1, 1901) p.13 col. 4-5.
Advertisement for Armour's Extract of Beef: "A plate of clear soup made from Armour's Extract of Beef ..."
This image is an advertisement for Armours extract of Beef. The ad depicts a formal table setting with dishes and candles on it. The top of the ad reads: "A Plate of Clear Soup"
Advertisement for Armour’s Extract of Beef promoting it as the base for clear soup. The design features a dining table with place settings, candlesticks, and serving dishes in front of a window. Text emphasizes its role as a valuable appetizer at the beginning of a meal.
This ad appeared in numerous popular magazines in 1901. Digitized from a printed microfilm image
Advertisement for Walter Baker & Co.: "dainty dishes ... "
This is an advertisement for Walter Baker's Cocoa and Chocolate. The top of the image reads: "Dainty Dishes made from Walter Baker & Co. Chocolate & Cocoa." The ad depicts some dishes that can be made with Walter Baker products such as: Cocoa Cake, Chocolate Charlotte, and Cocoa sticks & cookies.
Advertisement for Walter Baker & Co.’s Chocolate and Cocoa featuring the trademark “La Belle Chocolatière” image at the center. Illustrations of desserts such as chocolate charlotte, cocoa cake, and cocoa sticks with cookies appear above. Text highlights the company’s awards, free recipe book, and long-established history.
Advertisement for Walter Baker & Co. : "Baker's breakfast cocoa -- pure delicious nutritious ... "
This ad is a drawing and advertises Baker's Cocoa. The main image is a little girl with a cup of the cocoa. The text at the top of the image reads: "Baker's Breakfast Coco."
Advertisement for Baker’s Breakfast Cocoa featuring an illustration of a child in a large hat holding a cup. The text promotes the product as pure, delicious, and nutritious, calling it a perfect food that preserves health and prolongs life. The Baker’s trademark image “La Belle Chocolatière” is also shown at the bottom right.
Advertisement for Walter Baker & Co.: "famous in three centuries ... Baker's Chocolate"
The top of the ad reads "Famous in Three Centuries". The trademark woman in apron and the bonnet is in the lower left. The text in the ad also reads "36 Highest Awards at the Great International and Other Expositions in Europe and America" The following is noted about the slide: Note the "Gold Medal, Paris, 1900." This refers to the company's being awarded at the 1900 Paris Exposition. Baker's chocolates would also be awarded a Gold Medal at the Pan-American Exposition
Advertisement for Baker’s Chocolate featuring the “La Belle Chocolatière” trademark image of a figure holding a tray with a cup. The ad highlights the product as a pure, nutritious, and delicious beverage, boasting 36 awards from international expositions. Decorative illustrations at the top show scenes dated 1780 and 1901, emphasizing the brand’s long history.
Advertisement for Walter Baker & Co. :"Cocoa and Chocolate ... Pure Delicious Nutritious"
This image is an ad for Walter Baker & Co chocolate and coco. The ad depicts a woman in an apron and bonnet serving cups on a trade. She is the trademark for the company. There is text at the bottom of the ad that tells how great chocolate is.
Advertisement for Walter Baker & Co. Ltd. featuring the trademark image “La Belle Chocolatière,” showing a figure holding a tray with a cup of cocoa. Decorative banners around the central image read “Cocoa and Chocolate,” with words such as “Pure,” “Delicious,” and “Nutritious.” Text below highlights the nutritional value and worldwide use of Baker’s Chocolate.
Advertisement for Armour's Extract of Beef: "It's the flavor of all good soups sauces & beef tea. ..."
This is an advertisement for Armour's Extract of Beef. This ad depicts a male chef over a large bowl of broth. It advertises for Pan-American Menu Cards.
Advertisement for Armour’s Extract of Beef featuring a can of the product placed on a steaming dish with the slogan “It’s the Flavor” above. Text below promotes its use in soups, sauces, and beef tea, and offers Pan-American menu cards and recipe booklets. Armour & Company of Chicago is credited at the bottom.
Advertisement for Armour's Extract of Beef: A perfect stock for soups sauces and beef tea. ..."
This is an advertisement for Armour's Extract of Beef. This ad is made up of only text. The text reads: "A perfect stock for soups sauces and beef tea."
Advertisement for Armour’s Extract of Beef, promoting it as “A Perfect Stock for Soups, Sauces, and Beef Tea.” The text also offers a free reproduction of a calendar design with proof of purchase. The product is sold by grocers and druggists, with Armour & Company of Chicago listed at the bottom.
Household Gadgets-1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of p.102
Sears Roebuck catalog advertisement for floor scrapers, mop heads, fruit presses, revolving graters, cherry stoner, Crown raisin seeder, revolving slicer, mincing knives, meat choppers
Catalog page displaying household tools and food preparation devices. Items include floor scrapers, mop heads, a cherry stoner, a raisin seeder, apple parers and slicers, revolving graters, revolving slicers, mincing knives, and meat choppers. Each product is illustrated with line drawings and accompanied by descriptions, prices, and specifications.
Advertisement for the Wellington Cafe. Text: Special notice: the Wellington Cafe On the South Midway, at the Exposition Grounds will serve Table d'Hote Dinners at 50 cents. In the luxurious upstairs Dining Rooms from 12 m. to 8 p.m. Our menus are composed of all the delicacies of the season. Our cuisine and appointments are the best on the grounds. Our Dining Rooms are carefully operated by a trained force of polite and obliging waiters. Source: The Buffalo Courier, September 6, 1901, p. 4, col. 7. Courtesy of B. Battleson.
Newspaper advertisement announcing a special notice for The Wellington Cafe, located on the South Midway at the Exposition Grounds. The ad highlights Table d’Hote dinners served for 50 cents in the upstairs dining rooms from noon to 8 p.m., describing the cuisine and service.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition - Advertisement for the Wellington Cafe
Advertising Cards, Clippings, Promotional materials
This is a souvenir button or pinback of Swift & Co. Swift and Company, Chicago, Ill., [1901?] Image Source: Kerry S. Grant. The Rainbow City: Celebrating Light, Color and Architecture at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901. Buffalo, N. Y.: Canisius College Press, 2001. From the Collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Beige round button depicts pink spotted pig sitting in frying pan. Caption on pin reads Swift's premium hams and bacon. Pan-American souvenir, Swift & Company, USA.
Round pinback button featuring an illustration of a pig sitting in a frying pan. The text around the border reads “Swift’s Premium Hams and Bacon,” with “Pan-American Souvenir” and “Swift & Company, U.S.A.” printed below.
Food Company Exhibits - Swift & Co. Souvenir Pinback
Buttons (Information artifacts), Identification photographs, Promotional materials, Souvenirs
This is a photograph of Leopold Stern, member, Board of General Managers, Pan-American Exposition. Photo Credit: n/a Source: Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition - transmitted to the Legislature March 27, 1902 / Albany, N. Y.: J. B. Lyon Company, State Printers, 1902.
Formal portrait of Leopold Stern, identified below as a member of the Board of General Managers. He is dressed in a dark suit with a vest, tie, and a pin on his lapel, set against a plain background.
New York State Agricultural Exhibits - Leopold Stern
Identification photographs, Photographic prints, Portrait photographs
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Nebraska Sod House
This is a photograph of the Nebraska Sod House at the Pan-American Exposition. Photo credit: C. D. Arnold. Source: C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition, Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901, p. 69. Photo shows front of building with four people standing outside.
A rustic building with a curved gable and front porch stands among trees. Several people are gathered outside, some standing beneath the porch and others in front of an adjoining structure with a sign. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows across the ground.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition - The Nebraska Sod House
This is a picture of the Natural Food Company Factory in Niagara Falls, New York. Home of Shredded Wheat. Description in German. Source: Deutsch-Amerikanische Historische und Biographische Gesellschaft, Buffalo un sein Deutschum [Buffalo? : Die Gesellschaft], 1911-1912.
A large multi-story industrial building is identified as “The Home of Shredded Wheat” in Niagara Falls, New York. The structure has multiple wings, tall smokestacks, and flags flying from its roof. Landscaping with trees and walking paths surrounds the facility in the foreground.
Food Company Exhibits - The Natural Food Company Factory
Advertising Cards, Identification photographs, Photographic postcards, Promotional materials
Soft Drink vendors, restaurants and toilets
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo)-- Maps
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Agriculture Building
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Albright Art Gallery
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N. Y.)--Beautiful Orient
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Electric Tower
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Horticultural Building
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Machinery Building
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building., Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Mexico Building
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N. Y.)--Midway
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Railroad and Transportation Building
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Service Building
This is a map showing Soft Drink vendors, restaurants, toilets and other buildings located on the Pan-American Exposition grounds. On this map is an Index to the Midway.
Map of the Pan-American Exposition grounds showing exhibition buildings, midway attractions, and key facilities. Structures such as the Electricity Building, Agriculture Building, and Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building are labeled, along with areas like The Midway, The Esplanade, and The Stadium. Symbols indicate restaurants, toilet rooms, refreshment stands, and band stands. An index to midway attractions is listed along the lower left side.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition - Soft Drink Vendors, Restaurants and Toilets Located on the Exposition Grounds
Major restaurants on the exposition grounds
This map shows locations of major restaurants and buildings on the Pan-American Exposition grounds printed by Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago [1901?]
Map of the Pan-American Exposition grounds highlighting major restaurants. The layout shows exhibition buildings such as Machinery and Transportation, Manufactures and Liberal Arts, Electricity, Agriculture, and Horticulture. Key features include the Stadium, the Esplanade, the Court of the Fountains, and The Midway. Labeled restaurant locations are marked in green, and an index of names and coordinates appears along the left and right sides.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition - Major Restaurants on the Exposition Grounds
This is a portrait of John T. Mott, one of the members of the Board of General Managers. He signed the Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition, and it was transmitted to the Legislature.
A formal portrait of John T. Mott shown from the chest up, framed within an oval border. He has short, light-colored hair and a full mustache, wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie against a neutral background.
Exhibition buildings--New York (State)-Buffalo
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building.
This is a photograph of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts building. The architecture is very grand with archways on ground level and small columns on the second floor. The architecture resembles a Russian style.
A large neoclassical exhibition building with domed towers, arched colonnades, and decorative architectural details. The structure is situated behind a wide reflecting pool, with a circular arrangement of fountains or floral displays in the water. Flags are visible flying atop the domes.
The Pan-American and Its Midway. Philadelphia: J. Murray Jordan, 1901. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
The Midway looking north from Alt Nürnberg
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --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.
Charles Cutter. Pan-American Souvenir. Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Charles Cutter, 1901
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)-- Maps
This is a map of the Midway of the Exposition Grounds. It shows the layout of all the food exhibits.
A black-and-white map depicting the layout of the Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo in 1901. The map includes major exhibition areas such as “Machinery and Transportation,” “Electricity,” “Horticulture,” and “The Midway.” Numerous labeled attractions appear throughout, including the “Temple of Music,” “Court of Lilies,” “Venice in America,” “Japanese Village,” “Philippine Village,” “African Village,” and “Alt Nürnberg.” Additional features include the “Scenic Railway,” “Power House,” “Main Kitchen,” “Graphic Arts,” “Esplanade Fountain,” and “Band Stand.” Walkways, canals, and building outlines are illustrated, providing a detailed layout of the fairgrounds and surrounding structures.
Created using a map of the Pan-American Exposition grounds printed by Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago [1901?].
Mexico exhibit in the Agriculture building
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Agriculture Building
This is a photograph of the Mexican exhibit in the Agriculture building. It is a display of a traditional food market that sold preserved fruits and vegetables and liquor.
An interior view of an exhibition space at the Pan-American Exposition, showing rows of glass display cases containing bottles, jars, and packaged goods. The room is arranged with tables and cabinets displaying products under a high-beamed ceiling. Decorative elements such as palm fronds and fabric drapery are visible along the upper walls, and the background includes additional display cases and stacked arrangements of goods.
Mexico. Comisión Nacional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos para la Exposición Pan-Americana de Buffalo, N.Y. Official catalogue of the Mexican exhibits at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A. May first to November first 1901. Buffalo : The White-Evans-Penfold, 1901.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music
This is a photograph of eight Mexican performers in traditional outfits with sombreros. Seven of them are holding an instrument each. They are posing in the "Streets of Mexico" in front of Mexican cuisine restaurants.
A group of seven people standing outdoors in front of a building with arched walkways and a tiled roof. They are dressed in matching outfits with large hats and sashes, and several hold musical instruments including guitars and stringed instruments.
From the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. In Kerry S. Grant,The Rainbow City: Celebrating Light, Color, and Architecture at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo 1901, Buffalo, N. Y.: Canisius College Press, 2001. p. 87.
Ethnic stereotypes, Memorial photographs, Photographic prints
Map of the Midway in relation to Exposition grounds
This is a map of the Exposition Grounds, with an emphasis on the Midway. It show shows the Midway in respects to the whole Exposition grounds.
A detailed black-and-white map of exposition grounds. It shows labeled sections, buildings, and pathways across the grounds. A rectangular inset in the upper left highlights a zoomed-in portion of the Midway area, providing additional detail of exhibits and attractions. The map includes text labels naming various exhibition halls, pavilions, and features.
Created using a map of the Pan-American Exposition grounds printed by Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago [1901?]. The Midway was located in the Northwest corner of the Pan-American Exposition Grounds.
Hires Root Beer and carbonated advertisement
An advertisement featuring a person holding a bottle labeled "Hires Rootbeer." The surrounding text promotes Hires Rootbeer Extract, explaining that it allows consumers to make root beer at home, with one package producing five gallons. The ad also mentions a free picture book and prize list available by request.
Heinz trade card (girl) with the story behind Heinz 57 varieties
A two-part Heinz advertisement. On the left, a child is dressed in a pink outfit and large paper hat, carrying a basket and a package labeled with Heinz branding. Below is the caption “Our Commissary.” On the right, text promotes Heinz products, emphasizing "57 varieties," pure food products, and the company’s awards for quality. The text mentions exhibitions, product purity, and Heinz’s global reputation.
The image shows the recto and verso of a trade card 5 1/2" x 3 3/4" in. Published by the H. J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. [1901?] Printed by the American Lithograph Company, New York, 1900. Image courtesy of B. Battleson
The advertisement promotes Heinz Preserves. At the top, a person is shown preparing fruit at a table. Below, the text highlights that granulated sugar is used in preparing Heinz products and lists varieties such as cherry, pineapple, strawberry, and peach. A jar of Heinz preserves is displayed in the lower section of the ad.
This ad appeared in numerous popular magazines in 1901
A formal studio portrait of Andrew L. Hamersley wearing a dark suit, high-collared shirt, and tie. He has short hair and a mustache, and is posed facing slightly to the side against a plain background.
An advertisement for the Detroit Jewel gas stove, promoting the advantages of cooking by gas. The illustration shows a detailed black-and-white drawing of the stove, with multiple compartments and ornate design features. Text around the image emphasizes its cleanliness, efficiency, and convenience for modern households.
Source: Ladies Home Journal (April 1897) p.36.
By-products of an exposition, a scene of Main street
A scene on Main street in Buffalo showing a by-product of the exposition
A street scene shows a wooden building with large signs reading “Gambling Exposed” and “Shooting Gallery.” The structure has a barred doorway, and several people stand or walk in front of it. A bicycle is visible in the foreground near a utility pole.
Catalog page displaying household tools including can openers, snip snaps, steak pounders, and lemon squeezers. Each item is illustrated with detailed line drawings and accompanied by product numbers, descriptions, prices, and dimensions.
Oval-framed portrait of N. V. V. Franchot, identified below as a member of the Board of General Managers. He is shown wearing a suit, waistcoat, and tie, with a full mustache and neatly groomed sideburns.
Identification photographs, Portrait photographs
Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Dairy Building
This picture is a firsthand record of the products that were offered and produced during the time period. Cheese appeared to be one of the main dairy products of the time.
A dairy exhibit displays rows of cheese wheels and blocks arranged on tiered wooden shelves. Labels and signs identify different varieties, with some cheeses wrapped in netting and others stacked in large rounds. Signs marked “New York Cheese” and other brand names are visible among the displays.
This is a display from different parts of New York. Rows of tables are set up with farmer's produce and products.
A large indoor exhibition hall is decorated with American flags and banners labeled “New York.” Long display tables are filled with neatly arranged fruits, primarily apples. Tall central towers are stacked with bottles labeled “Grape Juice” and “Chautauqua.” The high-beamed ceiling is adorned with garlands and wreaths, framing the formal display.
This is a frontal view of the new agricultural exhibit. From the photo we see that the exhibit was credited to the President of the time and the materials that were made available to the public.
Entrance to the New York section of an agricultural exhibit, decorated with draped American flags and a large arch labeled “New York.” Beneath the arch hangs a framed portrait, and surrounding the entrance are display cases filled with products and promotional signs. Signs for “Expansive Tree Protector” are prominently visible on both sides of the entrance.
This ad features a case study advocating for better nutrition.
Advertisement for Eskay’s Food featuring a central portrait of a young child with a bow in their hair, framed by large bold text reading “Eskay’s Food.” The lower portion contains a testimonial claiming the product helped both a child and an older adult regain health, followed by the tagline “It Nourishes From Infancy To Old Age.” The advertisement was published by Smith, Kline & French Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Cosmopolitan, vol. 31, no. 5 (September 1901) Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant
This is a promotional ad for "health food". It was advertised in the Ladies Home Journal and centered around Dold's products being "faultless".
An advertisement for Dold’s Niagara Hams and Bacon, produced by The Jacob Dold Packing Co. of Buffalo, New York. The ad features large text reading “Faultless Food Makes Perfect Health” and promotes the use of corn-fed porkers. Two wrapped meat products, labeled “Hams” and “Bacon,” are pictured prominently. Additional text emphasizes that the meats are specially cured, carefully prepared, and inspected by a U.S. government officer. A circular seal with “Dold’s Niagara” is shown as a brand mark.
Ladies Home Journal (October 1899) p. 48
Advertisement for the Jacob Dold packing co.
An advertisement for Niagara hams and bacon by The Jacob Dold Packing Co. of Buffalo, N.Y. features bold text reading “Unexcelled Niagara Hams Bacon.” At the top left is an illustration of a bison standing on a rock. The center includes promotional text describing the quality and curing process of the meats, along with a recipe for baking ham. At the bottom, two wrapped meat products are displayed, labeled “Niagara Hams” and “Niagara Bacon.”
This is a snapshot of an old time diner. It shows that during that time period,most diners were only open for breakfast and lunch.
A dining establishment on wheels is labeled with a large sign reading “Ladies & Gents Dining Car.” Additional signs advertise hot and cold lunches, breakfast, and coffee. The building is decorated with ornamental details and banners, with a sign for the Park Hotel visible in the background. The caption below reads, “BY-PRODUCTS OF AN EXPOSITION. The All Day and Night Café on Wheels.”
This is a straightforward shot of the old dairy building, taken during the day.
A two-story half-timbered building with a steep roof and decorative gables stands on a street corner. The structure has a large staircase leading to an upper balcony and features arched openings on the ground floor. Several people walk nearby, some carrying umbrellas, while flags are visible in the background.
Latest and Best Views of the Pan-American Exposition. Buffalo The, N.Y.: Robert Allan Reid, 1901. Courtesy of the University Archives--University at Buffalo
"Dunlap Can Opener" Advertisement--Edward Gale, Manufacturer
An advertisement for the “Dunlap” Can Opener, patented February 29, 1876. The ad includes an illustration of the curved, metal-handled opener. Text promotes the product as nickel-plated with the best English steel blade, claiming it removes lids from canned meats, sardines, salmon, and more. It states the price as 25 cents if ordered by mail from Edward Gale in Peoria, Illinois.
Ladies Home Journal (December 1885) p. 8.
Photograph of the Arctic Natives dining in the "Esquimaux Village". This is a behind the scene picture and not what the public saw.
A group of people are seated around a low table covered with dishes, cups, and serving containers. Several individuals wear light-colored garments with dark trim. One person holds a utensil over a plate, while another appears to be serving from a can. A jug and other food items are visible on the table.
Pan-American Exposition Scrapbook [n.p., 1901?]
Ethnic stereotypes, Memorial photographs
This photograph shows 3 Arctic Natives of the Esquimaux village in the village exposition.
Three people in fur clothing sit on the ground in front of a shelter made from logs and covered with hides and antlers. A large dog rests beside them. The group is seated on a gravel surface, with various objects and structures visible in the background.
A photograph of John Amos who was a member of the board of general managers
The image depicts a full-length portrait of an individual dressed in a dark three-piece suit with a tie and pocket square. The person is standing with one hand in a pocket and the other at their side, posed against a neutral backdrop with part of a patterned window visible.
This is a North view of the Agricultural building.
A grand exposition building extends along the side of a reflecting pool, with a series of arched windows and ornate architectural details. Decorative stone balustrades and ornamental posts line the edge, while additional buildings and structures can be seen in the background.
Kerry S. Grant. The Rainbow City: Celebrating Light, Color and Architecture at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo 1901. Buffalo, N. Y.: Canisius College Press, 2001. p. 67. Image from the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
Identification photographs, Memorial photographs
Three people work together constructing a structure made of bamboo or wooden poles. They are securing the framework for the roof while standing beside the completed walls of the building. The structure is surrounded by a simple wooden fence, and the ground appears unpaved.
Cosmopolitan, vol. 31, no. 5 (September 1901), p. 508
This picture is of the Africans who were part of the "Darkest Africa" exhibit which was a recreation of an African village. There is an unidentified Caucasian male in the middle of the photograph.
A group of people posed outdoors in front of wooden structures with elevated platforms and railings. The central figure is seated in a chair, surrounded by others standing and sitting, some holding spears or tools. Several large tusks and objects are arranged on the ground in the foreground.
The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N. Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
This is a Sears refrigerator diagram from an 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of page 104. diagram shows refrigerator air flow. Source: 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog. Fred L. Israel, ed. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1968.
An illustration of an early icebox refrigerator showing the internal structure. The cabinet has a central compartment with metal shelves and an upper chamber labeled “ICE.” Arrows indicate the flow of cool air circulating from the ice compartment down through the shelves. The exterior appears to be made of wood with decorative carvings, and the base rests on short curved legs.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition - Sears "Refrigerator" Diagram--1897 Sears Roebuck Catalog—portion of p.104
Technical illustrations, Advertising Cards, Clippings, Exhibition catalogs, Photocopies, Reproductions
This is an advertisement of a "Sanitary Still" manufactured by the Cuprigraph Company. Source: Ladies Home Journal (April 1897) p. 34. Format is digitized microfilm photocopy. Preserve Health and Youth. Prevent disease, postpone old age by drinking water distilled by the Sanitary Still. Distilled water aerated with sterilized air is the only absolutely pure water. Endorsed by all physicians and 9,000,000 Ralstonites. Every part easily cleaned, nothing to get out of order, simple as a tea-kettle. Fits on any gas, oil, wood or coal range. Four styles, $10.00, $11.50, $13.50 and $15.00. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Catalogue free. Cuprigraph Company, 134 Monroe Street, Chicago.
Advertisement for the Sanitary Still, a water distillation device promoted for health benefits. The illustration shows a cylindrical still with a spout extending from its side. Text highlights claims of preventing disease and old age by drinking distilled water, endorsed by physicians and Ralstonists. The ad lists prices ranging from $10.00 to $15.00 and provides the company’s name and address in Chicago.
Food and Drink at the Pan-American Exposition -- "Sanitary Still" Advertisement--Cuprigraph Company
Advertising Cards, Clippings, Exhibition catalogs
This is an ad for Nestlé's Food. There a naked baby sitting on the left on a branch and a stork on the right looking at the confused baby. The caption under entitled, "Mark my words. It's the best thing for babies." There's a paragraph under the graphic entitled, "A Perfect Food for Infants." The following transcribes: "Nutritious and wholesome. Easily prepared without the addition of milk, the nourishing elements of which are in the food itself. We want every Mother to try Nestlé's Food, and will send a sample (sufficient for six meals) free upon request. " It is addressed to Henri Nestlé, 73 Warren Street, New York.
Advertisement for Nestlé’s Food depicting a stork standing beside an infant near a pond with lily pads. The text promotes the product as “A Perfect Food for Infants,” emphasizing its nutritional value and ease of preparation, and provides an address for requesting a free sample.
Awarded the gold medal at the Pan-American Exposition
This is an advertisement for Mellin's Food, with a Pan-American Exposition gold medal as a center for their advertisement. It was copyrighted in 1901 by the Exposition. Boston was the location of Mellin's Food.
Advertisement for Mellin’s Food featuring an image of a medal awarded at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, 1901. The medal design shows a classical figure with an animal in the background. The text highlights that Mellin’s Food received the Gold Medal at the exposition and notes the company’s location in Boston.
Dold Quality at the Pan-American Exposition
This is an ad for the Dold Quality exhibit at the Exposition. The following is on the ad: "Dold-Quality at the Pan-American Exposition. A Demonstration of the Art of Curing Meats. One of the Exhibits to See. The Jacob Dold Packing Co. Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A. Send postal for free souvenir package." There are two drawings of packed meat on it. One is labeled "Niagara Dold Hams" and the other is "Niagara Dold Bacon". There is also a photograph of the exhibit at the Exposition.
Advertisement for the Jacob Dold Packing Co. exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The ad features an illustration of a two-story pavilion decorated with signage, along with images of packaged ham and bacon. The text promotes a demonstration of the art of curing meats and invites visitors to request a free souvenir package.
A 1900 cookbook cover titled The Enterprising Housekeeper: 200 Tested Recipes by Helen Louise Johnson. The cover is decorated with bold red and black text and an illustration of a person in a long red dress and white apron, holding a smoking pan. The book was published by The Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Cornetist Bohumir Kryl was heard during two engagements, first in August with Phinney's United States Band and then in October with the band of Frederick Innes.
A historical portrait of a person in a dark uniform, standing and holding a trumpet. The uniform includes buttons down the front and a visible insignia or medal on the chest. The background is plain, focusing attention on the figure.
A portrait of an Indigenous elder in profile, wearing a feather in their hair and draped in a blanket with a patterned edge. The individual holds a pipe across their lap, and their long hair falls over their shoulder. The background is plain and dark, emphasizing the subject.
C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901. p.99.
Book illustrations, Identification photographs, Portrait photographs
A view of the interior of the Horticulture Building that contains many details.
Interior view of an exhibition hall with decorative beams, plants, and display counters. The hall contains labeled exhibits, including one marked "MISSOURI," with various jars, bottles, and other items arranged in glass cases. Palm trees and ornate railings contribute to the elaborate setting, and people are visible around the displays.
C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901. p.5.
Architectural photographs, Book illustrations, Identification photographs, Photographic prints
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Electricity Building
Interior view of the Elecricity Building.
Large exhibition hall filled with industrial equipment and electrical machinery displays. Rows of engines, generators, and other devices are arranged throughout the space, with company signs such as “Westinghouse Electric,” “Thomas A. Edison,” and “Stanley” visible above the booths. The hall is decorated with draped fabric along the ceiling.
C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901. p.39
Colonnade Connecting the Machinery Building and the Temple of Music
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Temple of Music
Image of colonnade connecting the Machinery Building and the Temple of Music.
A long colonnade of tall classical columns lines the side of a building, creating a shaded walkway. The columns are decorated with ornate capitals, and potted palm trees are arranged along the passage. In the distance, a statue stands beneath the covered area, while tiled roofs and domed structures are visible above.
C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901. p.31.
A Japanese garden scene. A Japanese man and woman holding umbrellas standing under a bridge with a child.
A Japanese-style garden scene features a curved wooden bridge arching over a stream. Two people wearing traditional clothing and holding parasols are standing near the water on a small platform. Surrounding the area are plants, hanging baskets, and decorative elements, with an ornate building façade visible in the background.
C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901. p.102
Book illustrations, Identification photographs, Photographic prints
An image of the Electric Tower lit up at night.
A tall illuminated tower stands at the center of the scene at night, decorated with ornate architectural details and glowing lights. The base of the tower is surrounded by smaller lit structures and a wide pathway lined with lamps leading toward the foreground.
C. D. Arnold. The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated. Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901. p.3.
Architectural photographs, Identification photographs, Night photographs, Photographic prints