Louis Sullivan, Prudential (Guaranty) Building, 1895-6
Postcard depicting "Prudential Building, Buffalo, N. Y."
A historic postcard view of the Prudential Building in Buffalo, New York. The tall rectangular structure features rows of arched windows near the top and numerous evenly spaced rectangular windows below. The lower floors have large arched doorways and display windows. At street level, a streetcar and horse-drawn carriage are visible in front of the building.
Quinan post card "Prudential Building, Buffalo, N. Y."
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Erie Co Saving Bank Bldg., Buffalo, N. Y.
Postcard of Shelton Square including three Buffalo buildings from left to right: Richard Upjohn's St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 1849-51
Louis Sullivan's Prudential (Guaranty) Building, 1895-6
George Post's Erie County Savings Bank, c1890
The Erie County Savings Bank Building in Buffalo, New York, with a stone façade and multiple turrets topped with steep red roofs. Large arched windows dominate the front of the structure, and additional multi-story buildings are visible in the background, including a tall office building and a church with a pointed steeple.
Map: Frederick Law Olmsted's Park System for Buffalo
Map of Buffalo, NY detailing park system proposed by Frederick Law Olmstead in 1804.
Map of Buffalo from 1876 designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, showing the city’s original park and parkway system in relation to Joseph Ellicott’s 1804 street grid. The map includes outlined streets, shaded areas representing parks, and connecting parkways. The map is framed with a decorative border featuring floral patterns.
Francis Kowsky. The Best Planned City The Olmsted Legacy in Buffalo, (Buffalo, N.Y., 1992, Fig.7.)
Book illustrations, Clippings, Technical illustrations
Richardson, Buffalo State Hospital, 1870-96
Modern color photo of The Buffalo (psychiatric) hospital
Buffalo State Hospital with tall towers featuring steep, greenish metal spires. The structure has multiple peaked rooflines, arched windows, and detailed brickwork.
Modern color photograph of the towers of the Buffalo (Psychiatric) Hospital
Historic brick building featuring tall towers with steeply pitched roofs and greenish metal spires. The structure has multiple windows, pointed rooflines, and detailed stonework characteristic of late 19th-century architecture.
Green & Wicks, Albright Art Gallery, 1900-5
Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)--Buildings
, Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Albright Art Gallery
The Green & Wicks, Albright Art Gallery with a central portico supported by tall columns and symmetrical wings extending on both sides. The structure is elevated on a stone base, with a grassy lawn in the foreground and a partly cloudy sky above.
A two-and-a-half-story house with a gabled roof and a covered front porch supported by columns. The second floor has a balcony above the porch, and the facade includes bay windows and a central arched window near the roof peak. A short staircase leads up to the front entrance.
Buffalo Architecture at the Time of the Pan-American Exposition
Joseph Lyman Silsbee, J. M. Bemis Mansion, 1883
A large red brick mansion with steeply pitched roofs, tall chimneys, and decorative architectural details. Ivy covers much of the exterior walls, and trees and shrubs surround the building in the foreground.
McKim, Mead & White, Pratt Mansion, 1895-6
Modern color photograph of the Pratt Mansion by architects McKim, Mead & White.
A large brick building with classical architectural features, including tall white columns supporting a rounded portico. The structure has multiple chimneys, rectangular windows with decorative trim, and a stone foundation. A metal railing is visible along the roofline above the portico.
H. H. Richardson, William Dorsheimer House, 1869-71
Modern color photograph of H. H. Richardson, William Dorsheimer mansion
A three-story brick building with a mansard roof featuring dormer windows. The facade has tall rectangular windows framed with stone trim, and a small covered entrance projects from one side. A large tree stands near the front, and a paved sidewalk runs along the property.
Pillsbury or "Great Northern" Grain Elevator
Modern color photograph of Pillsbury/ great northern grain elevator.
A large industrial warehouse or grain elevator with a tall, rectangular form and dark exterior walls. The upper section has a sloped roof with multiple small windows. Several semi-truck trailers are parked along the base of the building, and railroad tracks run in the foreground.
Fig. 10. "Max Toltz with D. A. Robinson, Pillsbury or Great Northern Grain Elevator, 1898" Source: Quinan post card
Map of Ellicot's plan for Buffalo, NY circa 1804
A historical map labeled “Map of Buffalo Village Outer Lots.” The layout shows numbered plots of land arranged along the shoreline of Lake Erie and near a creek. Streets and property divisions are marked with lines across the grid.
Francis Kowsky. The Best Planned City The Olmsted Legacy in Buffalo. Buffalo, N.Y., 1992, Fig. 2.
Book illustrations, Technical illustrations
Being a Guide for Visitors From Abroad Attending the International Electrical Congress, St. Louis, Mo., September, 1904. Niagara Falls, N.Y. : Pub. under the auspices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 1904.
A map depicting an industrial area along the Niagara River, with labeled streets and factory sites. An explanatory table below lists company names corresponding to numbered locations on the map, including chemical, electrical, and manufacturing firms.
A seated Nicola Tesla in formal attire, wearing a dark suit with a tie. He is posed with one hand resting against the side of the face and the other on the lap, looking slightly toward the camera.
T. Commerford Martin and Stephen Leidy Coles, eds. The Story of Electricity. New York: The Story of Electricity Company, 1919?
Photographic prints, Portrait photographs
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music
A formal portrait of Thomas Preston shown from the chest up, wearing a dark suit jacket, high-collared shirt, and tie. The person is facing slightly to the side while looking forward.
Identification photographs, Photographic prints, Portrait photographs
Picture of promotional Sousa phonograph discs given out at Pan-am Expostion bearing photo image of Sousa.
Two early phonograph records displayed side by side. The record on the left has an inscription and an image of a person etched onto its surface, while the record on the right is plain with a central hole. Printed text above provides commentary about Eldridge R. Johnson and early sound recordings.
Clippings, Portrait photographs, Promotional materials
Sousa's Band in a recording session (photograph)
Bands (Music)--New York (State)--New York
A band is seated in a recording session, arranged in a semicircle with brass instruments directed toward multiple recording horns. Several individuals stand in the background near the recording equipment. The caption notes the date as October 1891.
Advertisement for automated piano player
An illustrated advertisement for the Pianola, showing two figures at a piano. One figure is seated at the instrument while the other stands nearby, with both positioned beneath an archway with decorative foliage and a moonlit background. The word “The PIANOLA” is printed prominently at the top.
An illustrated advertisement titled The Metrostyle Pianola. Decorative green designs frame the text, with an image of the piano placed at the top. The text describes the importance of the new interpretory development in piano performance.
Advertising Cards, Clippings, Promotional materials
Columbia Phonograph of McKinley's Pan-Am address
Picture of phonograph label with description of the practice music and sheet music manufacturers offering McKinley memorabilia.
A historical Columbia Phonograph advertisement featuring a phonograph record labeled with the company name and details. The text beside it discusses recordings related to President McKinley, including a sheet of Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and commentary on the limitations of early recording technology.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Views
A catalog page displaying six illustrated upright pianos, each labeled with a name. The models shown are The Imperial, The Royal, The Columbian, Rococo, The Favorite, and The Peerless. The drawings highlight different decorative designs and panel styles.
Clipping adverisement for the Edison Phonograph featuring a baby, a jack-o-lantern and the full moon.
An advertisement for the Edison Phonograph featuring an illustrated figure holding a mirror and sitting beside a carved jack-o’-lantern. A phonograph is shown playing music to the right. The circular design includes the text “The Edison Phonograph” along the border, with pricing and promotional information below.
Cornetist Recording in La Nature, August 1889
Cornetist Recording in La Nature, August 1889 From Hammer Collection, Smithsonian Institution
An illustration of a cornet player recording into a large recording horn connected to a phonograph on a table. The musician stands facing the horn while the recording device captures the sound.
Hammer Collection, Smithsonian Institution
Advertisement for Player piano attachment.
An illustrated advertisement for the Angelus automatic piano player. A winged figure sits at a piano on the left, while a group of dancing figures is depicted to the right. Text below promotes the product, emphasizing its musical capabilities and features.
Advertising Cards, Promotional materials
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --In art
Ludwig pianos advertised to be displayed at the Pan Am Exhibition.
An advertisement for Ludwig & Co. pianos highlighting their display at the Paris Exhibition of 1900 and promotion at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo. The design features an ornate crest with an eagle, circular medal illustrations, and text promoting the Claviola piano player.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
A formal portrait of John Philip Sousa wearing a decorated uniform jacket. The jacket is adorned with multiple medals and insignias displayed across the chest. The person is posed facing slightly to the side.
Bands (Music)--New York (State)--Buffalo
A large band ensemble is arranged in rows outdoors, seated with musical instruments in hand. A conductor stands at the center in front of the group. Behind them is a building with a grand staircase, columns, and railings.
Pan-American Exposition Company. Music at the Pan-American Exposition, Organists, Orchestras, Bands, Buffalo, 1901.
Charles Dudley Arnold's studio at the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition of 1901
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
photograph of Charles Dudley Arnold's phorography studio on the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition grounds.
A street scene at an exposition or fairground with several ornate buildings in the background. People walk along the wide street, many carrying umbrellas for shade. A lamppost and small kiosk are visible in the foreground.
Official Photographer of the Pan-American Exposition
Portrait of the official photographer of the Pan-American Exposition, Charles Dudley Arnold.
A person in formal attire is shown holding and looking at a large sheet of paper, possibly a document or newspaper. The individual is positioned slightly to the side with a faint background behind them.
Identification photographs, Portrait photographs
Arthur Pryor was a featured trombone soloist with the Sousa Band.
Arthur Pryor in a dark uniform-style jacket is holding a trombone in one hand and a trumpet in the other. He is posed standing against a plain background.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Pictorial works
Simone Mantia was a featured solo performer with the Sousa Band.
A formal portrait of Simone Mantia wearing a decorated uniform jacket with embroidered designs on the collar and chest. He is shown from the shoulders up, facing slightly to the side.
Featured performer (cornetist) with the Sousa Band.
Herbert L. Clarke in a dark uniform is holding a brass instrument, possibly a cornet or trumpet, in one hand. He is posed standing against a plain background.
Charles Yardley Turner, Director of Color
Portrait photograph of Charles Yardley Turner, Director of Color.
A formal portrait of Charles Yardley Turner with a beard, wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat, and collared shirt. He is shown from the chest up within an oval frame.
Clippings, Identification photographs, Memorial photographs, Photographic prints, Reproductions
Portrait photograph of John N. Scatcherd.
A formal studio portrait of John N. Scatcherd in a dark suit and collared shirt. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression.
The Pan-American Herald, v. 1, no. 5 (October, 1899) p. 49.
Clippings, Identification photographs, Reproductions
A formal portrait of John Galen Howard wearing a patterned suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie with a decorative pin. He is shown from the chest up against a plain background.
American Monthly Review of Reviews, v. 23, no. 137 (June 1901), p. 683.
Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo
This is a photograph of the construction of the Government Building. There is no caption, title, or source.
A construction site with large stone buildings surrounded by wooden scaffolding. Several towers are partially built, with cranes and framework visible. A small stream runs in the foreground, bordered by trees and vegetation.
Identification photographs, Photographic prints
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)—Government Building
This is a photograph of the construction of Exposition grounds. There is no caption, title, date or source.
A view of a landscaped path with utility poles and wires in the foreground. In the background, several large domed buildings with ornate architectural features are visible. A group of people stands near the edge of the path on the right side.
Panoramic photographs, Photographic prints, Panoramic views
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Buildings
Architectural drawing of the details from the Electrical Tower. There is no date or source.
Two architectural drawings of ornate monumental structures. Each design features elaborate decorative elements, including columns, arches, sculpted figures, and ornamental detailing. The structures are vertically oriented with large framed spaces at the center.
Architectural drawings, Technical illustrations
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Electric Tower
End of one wing of the electrical tower, Pan-American Exposition
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo)
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo)--Buildings
Architectural drawing of the end of one wing of the electrical tower, Pan-American Exposition. There is no date or source.
An architectural drawing of a classical-style building facade with a row of tall columns supporting an entablature. Decorative details include sculptural figures, ornamental moldings, and an elaborate monument rising above the roofline.
The Electrical Tower, Pan-American Exposition
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
This is an architectural drawing of the Electrical Tower. There is no source or date.
An architectural drawing of a grand building with a central tower rising high above the structure. The design includes ornate detailing, decorative arches, and multiple levels of embellishments leading up to a domed crown at the top.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901 : BuffaloN.Y.)--Buildings
Electric Tower (Pan-American Exposition1901BuffaloN.Y.)
This is an architectural drawing of the general framing scheme of the dome and tension ring, apex of the dome. There is no caption, title, or source.
An architectural cross-section drawing of a domed structure. The illustration details the internal framework, arches, and support systems, with smaller inset diagrams showing construction elements and structural details.
Architectural drawing of the truss over the dome
This is an architectural drawing of the truss over the dome of the Temple of Music. There is no caption, source, or date.
A technical architectural drawing of truss construction for the Music Hall of the Pan-American Exposition. The diagram shows cross-bracing, labeled components, and connection details, with smaller inset diagrams illustrating joint construction.
Temple of Music (Pan-American Exposition1901BuffaloN.Y.)
This is an architectural drawing. There is no caption or source.
An architectural cross-section drawing of a domed building. The diagram shows the internal structure including the dome’s furring and trusses, balcony, stage, and ornamental ceiling details. Labels identify key architectural components throughout the section.
An architectural floor plan drawing of a building with labeled rooms, stairways, and structural elements. The design includes a stage, vestibule, trusses, and various passageways, with detailed notes identifying construction features.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.) --Views
Photograph of the construction of the Pergola Buildings. There is no caption or source.
A neoclassical structure with a triangular pediment supported by columns stands in the foreground, with a domed building visible in the background. The colonnade continues along the side of the structure, and a few figures are present near the entrance.
Pergola Buildings (Pan-American Exposition1901BuffaloN.Y.)
This is an exterior photograph of the construction of the Ordinance Building. There is no caption or source.
A large rectangular building with a sloped roof and open framework stands in the background. In the foreground, several flat wooden panels or platforms are laid out on the ground. The setting appears unfinished, with dirt and sparse vegetation visible.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : BuffaloN.Y.)--Buildings
This is an interior photograph of the construction of the Ordinance Building. There is no caption or source.
An unfinished building framework with exposed steel beams and roof trusses is shown. The ground inside is uneven and covered with debris, while a smaller structure is visible in the background through the open end of the framework.
Buffalo (N.Y.)--History--20th century-- Pictorial works
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Pictorial works
This is an illustration of the New York State Building. There is no caption or source.
A color illustration of the New York State Building set in a landscaped park. The structure has a neoclassical design with a columned portico at the front. People in formal late 19th- to early 20th-century attire are shown walking along pathways and near a pond in the foreground, with trees and foliage surrounding the area.
New York State Building (Pan-American Exposition1901BuffaloN.Y.)
This is a photograph of the Mines Building. There is no caption or source.
A large ornate building with multiple towers and domes is shown beside a body of water. The structure has arched colonnades, decorative details, and tiered roofs with prominent overhangs. In the foreground, grassy land slopes toward the water, with a tree partially framing the scene on the left.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)-- Mines Building.
This is a photograph of the Machinery Building Towers. There is no caption or source.
An ornate architectural structure featuring two tall towers with elaborate spires and decorative detailing. The towers are connected by a central section adorned with sculptural elements, arches, and intricate ornamentation.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Machinery Building
A formal studio portrait of George Cary shown from the chest up, facing forward. He has neatly combed short hair and is dressed in a checkered jacket, high collar, and cravat. The image is framed within an oval border.
A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago. A. N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p. 411.
This is a photograph of John Carrere. There is no caption or title.
A formal portrait of John M. Carrere shown from the chest up, turned slightly to the side. He has short hair, a mustache, and is dressed in a dark suit with a high-collared shirt and tie. The image is set within an oval frame.
A formal portrait of Newcomb Carleton shown from the chest up, facing forward. He has short hair and is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and high collar. The image is framed within an oval border.
The Pan-American Herald, v. 1, no. 5 (October, 1899) p. 48.
A formal portrait of Karl Bitter shown from the chest up, turned slightly to the side. He has short hair, a full mustache and beard, and is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and bow tie. The image is framed within an oval border.
Panoramic daytime view of the Exposition's main buildings
Panoramic daytime view of the Exposition's main buildings looking from the Triumphal Bridge
A large public square with a tall central tower rising above surrounding ornate buildings. The scene includes fountains, statues, and several groups of people walking or gathered in the open area. The architecture features decorative details and domed structures.
Source: The Grandeurs of the Exposition, text by Richard Barry, Buffalo, N.Y.: Robert Allen Reid, 1901.
New panoramic view of the Illumination looking for the Triumphal Bridge
Panoramic photograph of Illumination at night.
A panoramic nighttime view of an illuminated fairground or exhibition site. A tall central tower is lit with electric lights, surrounded by multiple ornate buildings also outlined with lights. The foreground shows a wide open area with glowing points of light scattered across the grounds.
Source: The Latest and Best Views of the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.: Robert Allen Reid, 1901.
Night photographs, Panoramic photographs
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Ethnology Building
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building.Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Temple of Music
Illustration of the New York State Building
The New York State Building with a row of tall columns along the front façade, elevated on a raised foundation. The structure has large rectangular windows and decorative architectural details. In the foreground, a curved pathway leads through landscaped grounds with trees and shrubs toward the building.
Source: Over 100 Views Showing the Grandeur of the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York--1901. Buffalo, N. Y.: Chas. J. Shults & Co., 1901.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--New York State Building
Outside the Lincoln Gate, looking north.
A wide tree-lined road leads to a monumental entrance flanked by two large stone pillars, each topped with sculptural figures. Several horse-drawn carriages are positioned along the sides of the road, and a few people stand near the gateway.
Source: The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N. Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901, p. 50.
A large ornate exhibition building with domes, towers, and a grand central archway decorated with intricate designs. In front of the building is a fountain with a central statue, surrounded by sculptural groups and a reflecting pool leading toward the structure.
Source: The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N. Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901, p. 4.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Horticultural Building
A color-coded map showing the layout of an exhibition site. The design includes large central buildings, surrounding gardens, waterways, and fountains. A large lake occupies the lower section of the map, with pathways and landscaped areas connecting various exhibition halls and open spaces.
Source: From the collection of the University Archives, University at Buffalo
Blueprints, Technical illustrations, Bird's-eye views
General view of illuminated exposition buildings from the west
Panoramic night time photograph of Exposition grounds.
A nighttime view of an illuminated fairground with multiple buildings outlined in lights. Spotlights project beams into the sky, and domed and towered structures are visible in the distance against the dark background.
Source: Over 100 Views Showing the Grandeur of the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York--1901. Buffalo, N. Y.: Chas. J. Shults & Co., 1901, p. 40.
Building represents Spanish-American architecture. Photograph has no caption.
A grand domed building with classical architectural features, including columns at the entrance and ornate detailing. Sculptural statues and fountains are positioned in front of the structure, leading to a reflecting pool in the foreground.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Government Building
Photograph of the interior of the infant incubator building.
A two-story brick building with a tiled roof and flags flying from the roofline. A large sign on the front reads "INFANT INCUBATORS." A group of people is gathered along the fenced area in front of the building, with some standing under a small canopy structure.
Source: The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated (Buffalo, N.Y.: C. D. Arnold, 1901), p. 101.
The Grand Canal, with the Fisheries Building on the right
The Grand Canal, with the Fisheries Building on the right.
A canal scene with small boats being rowed along the waterway. On either side are ornate architectural structures, including arches, statues, and large towers topped with equestrian sculptures. A stone bridge spans the canal in the background.
Cosmopolitan, v. 31, no. 5 (September 1901), p. 463.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Fisheries Building
A canal bordered by trees and architectural structures, with a decorated domed pavilion on the left. A small boat travels along the water toward a stone bridge in the background. The foreground shows a walkway with planters and posts along the canal’s edge.
Pan-American Exposition Scrapbook [n.p., 1901?] Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant
On the Canal between the Stadium (left) and the Agriculture Building (right)
On the Canal between the Stadium (left) and the Agriculture Building (right).
A straight canal lined with trees on one side and buildings on the other. Flags are strung along the treetops, and a small boat is being rowed down the canal toward a cluster of distant buildings with towers. Steps and balustrades descend to the water in the foreground.
Cosmopolitan, v. 31, no. 5 (September 1901), p. 464.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Agriculture Building
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Stadium
Gondola Landing — Grand Canal (Behind the Electric Tower)
A gondola-style boat with several passengers is docked along the edge of a canal. People are gathered nearby on the promenade. In the background, an ornate building with arches and a tall decorative tower rises above the scene.
The Pan-American and its Midway, Philadelphia : J. Murray Jordan, 1901, p. 14.
This is a photograph of a group of foreign nurses. There is no date, caption, or source. There are fourteen women in the photograph.
A group portrait of eleven people arranged in two rows, with six seated in the front and five standing behind. They are dressed in formal late 19th- or early 20th-century clothing, including long skirts, blouses, jackets, and wide-brimmed hats decorated with feathers and ribbons. The group is posed outdoors in front of a stone wall.
This is a detailed, close-up photograph of a hospital. There are a lot of people to the side of the hospital and people in a car in front of the hospital.
A large crowd is gathered in front of a two-story building with a tiled roof and arched windows. People fill the open square in front of the building, with a vehicle visible among the crowd. The scene appears to take place during an outdoor event or gathering.
This is a photograph of a hospital. There are some people in a car gathered in front of the hospital. There is no source, date, or caption.
A two-story building with a tiled roof, arched windows, and a small balcony above the entrance. A crowd of people is gathered in front of the building near a flagpole and monument.
This is a photograph of a baby being weighed. The baby is placed on a giant scale that is made to support the baby with no fear that it is going to fall out.
An infant lies in a specialized incubator bed, elevated on a mechanical stand. Surrounding the setup are medical instruments and trays placed on tables, with a curtain partially visible at the side.
"Baby Incubators at the Pan-American Exposition." Scientific American, (August 3, 1901) p. 68
This is a close-up view of an ambulance. There is no source, caption, or date. There are two people in the front seats of the ambulance. The ambulance is in front of the hospital.
An early motorized ambulance is parked outside a building entrance. Two uniformed individuals sit at the front of the vehicle, while another person stands near the doorway of the building. The ambulance has large wheels and a sign labeled "AMBULANCE" above the driver’s seat.
Bird's eye view of the Pan-American Exposition grounds
This is a bird's eye view of the Pan-American Exposition grounds. The buildings in the drawing are under construction. There is no date, caption or source.
A wide view of the Pan-American Exposition grounds during construction. Large exhibition buildings line the background, with one tall structure surrounded by scaffolding at the center. The foreground shows unfinished landscaping with dirt paths, construction materials, and partially developed gardens.
Construction of the Pan-American Exposition
This is a photograph of the construction of the Pan-American project. There are buildings in the photograph that are under construction. There is no source, date, or caption.
A construction site with a tall steel framework structure at the center, surrounded by additional scaffolding and partially built buildings in the background. The foreground shows open ground with scattered materials.
This is a drawing of the boating platform. It shows the end view. There is no caption, source, or date.
An architectural drawing of a tall tower structure with a domed, lattice-like upper section supported by an ornate base. The design includes decorative elements and detailed framework extending upward to form the dome.
This is a sketch of the tower and boating platform. There is no date, caption, or source. The height of the tower will be 878 feet and the length of the platform will be 490 feet.
An architectural drawing of a tall domed tower with a detailed framework and supporting cables extending outward. The structure includes a multi-story base and an ornate upper dome capped with a decorative element. Smaller sectional views of the tower’s interior framework and design details are shown around the main elevation.
This is a drawing of the Machine building towers. There is no source, date, or caption.
A large architectural structure with two ornate towers featuring decorative arches, columns, and spires. The base is massive and solid, with scaffolding visible nearby, suggesting the structure is under construction or recently completed.
This is a photograph of the Machinery building. There is no source, no date, and no caption title.
A large exhibition building with arched entrances, towers, and domed roof structures is shown partially surrounded by scaffolding. The foreground includes construction activity with workers, tents, and unfinished grounds.
Birdseye view of the Pan-American Exposition
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo)-- Maps
Artistic representation of the Exposition taking the birds-eye view of the Exposition grounds, with details such as trains, pleasure boats, hot air balloons and people. There are no identifying markers for anything in the picture, just the three-dimensional representation of the buildings.
A colorful aerial illustration of an exposition site featuring a central plaza with grand buildings, fountains, and towers. Pathways extend outward through landscaped grounds, with multiple lakes and waterways in the foreground. The layout is symmetrical, with exhibition halls arranged around the central axis.
Kerry S. Grant. The Rainbow City: Celebrating Light, Color, and Architecture at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901. Image from the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
THE Agricultural Building is situated at the east of the Electric Tower, the narrow front, 150 feet in length, facing the Court of Fountains, and the principal front, 500 feet in length, on the Mall. This building is treated with great simplicity and very few features. The principal entrance is toward the Mall, facing the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. Around this entrance is the greatest amount of enrichment. The decorations are designed with fruit, vegetables, and flowers, expressing the character of the building
and the large corbels are in the form of heads of animals of the field. This idea is carried around in the decorations of the cornice. There is a loggia on the south side of the building, overlooking the Mall, formed of arches resting on single columns, with a ceiling of groined vaulting. The treatment of the exterior, like that of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, designed by the same architect, is Spanish Renaissance, adapted to express a spirit of exposition gaiety.
A technical drawing illustrating details of typical transverse truss construction. The diagram includes labeled parts such as beams, braces, bolts, and shoes, with multiple sectional views showing how the structural elements are joined.
Text quoted directly from the Art Hand-Book, Official Handbook of Architecture and Sculpture and Art Catalogue to the Pan-American Exposition. Ed. David Gray. Buffalo, N.Y.: David Gray, 1901. Sources of the images are noted with each.
Bridge of the Three Americas, viewed from the Deleware Park Casino
The Exposition view from the Casino and in Delaware Park. Proximity to Delaware park was advantageous to planners. The New York State Building is on the left of the "Bridge of the Three Americas." To the right is the roof of the Horticulture building.
A stone bridge with three arches spans a body of water. Trees line the background, partially obscuring a building with domes and towers visible above the treetops. The bridge and its reflection are visible in the calm water below.
American Monthly Review of Reviews, v. 23, no. 137 (June 1901), p. 677.
This is a black and white photograph of Edward B. Green.
A formal portrait of Edward B. Green shown from the shoulders up, facing forward. He has a mustache, glasses, and short hair, and is dressed in a dark suit with a high-collared shirt and bow tie. The background is plain and dark.
The Pan-American Herald, v. 1, no. 2 (August 15, 1899), p. 4
This is a black and white photograph of August C. Esenwein.
A formal portrait of August C. Esenwein shown from the chest up, facing sideways. He has a mustache and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, suit jacket, high-collared shirt, and tie. The background is softly blurred.
The Pan-American Herald, v. 1, no. 2 (August 15, 1899), p. 2
This is a black and white photograph of Walter Cook.
A formal portrait of Walter Cook shown from the chest up in profile view. He has short hair, a beard, and is dressed in a dark suit with a collared shirt and tie. The background is softly blurred.
This is a drawing of the inside of C. Y. Turner's studio. Here they are grouping the models of the exposition buildings.
A group of people works on architectural scale models inside a large room. In the center, one person stands and points to a tall model of a clock tower with surrounding structures, while others sit nearby with additional smaller models arranged on tables.
Scientific American. November 10, 1900, p. 293
This is a drawing of the inside C.Y. Turner's studio. They men are working on making watercolor drawings as guides for painting the exposition buildings.
Several people work in a drafting room filled with long tables, stools, and drawing tools. Some are seated and sketching architectural plans, while others stand and work on models or drawings pinned to the walls. The room is decorated with wall murals and lit by windows.
This is a drawing of the Triumphal Bridge. There is no source and no artist listed. There is also no date.
A canal scene with boats on the water passing between large, ornate monumental arches. The structures are decorated with sculptures and topped with equestrian statues. Smaller architectural features and decorative elements line the waterway in the background.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Triumphal Bridge
This watercolor is a picture of the Electric Tower. It shows the fountain in front of the tower.
A colorful illustration of a tall ornate tower rising above a grand exhibition building. The tower is richly decorated and surrounded by smaller domed structures and fountains in the foreground. Flags line the upper levels of the building, and the scene is reflected in a large pool of water at the base.
This is a photograph of the fountain in front of the Electric Tower. The picture was taken during the day and the water in the fountain is running.
An ornate architectural façade featuring a central arched niche with a sculptural figure, flanked by two elaborate statues. In the foreground, water fountains spray into a pool at the base of the structure.
Testing the electric illumination on the Machinery Building
The photograph was taken at night of the Machinery Building. The building is all lit up.
A nighttime view of a large domed exhibition building illuminated by electric lights. The structure features arched entrances, towers, and decorative architectural details, all glowing brightly against the dark sky.
Architectural photographs, Night photographs
Details of a wall of the Temple of Music
This is a view of a wall from the outside of the Temple of Music. In the photograph there are three windows with a head above each window. In from of the Temple are two benches. There is also a door. There is a lot of detail within the photograph.
A highly decorated building façade featuring three large windows framed by intricate sculptural ornamentation. The decoration includes carved figures, faces in medallions, and elaborate scrollwork extending vertically between the windows. A doorway is visible to the right of the windows.
From the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. In Thomas Leary and Elisabeth Sholes, Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition, Charleston, SC : Arcadia Publishing, 1998, p. 34.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Temple of Music
Applying staff to the Temple of Music's wood frame
The photograph is of the Temple of Music. The building is under construction in this photograph.
A domed exhibition building under construction, surrounded by extensive scaffolding. The structure features arched entrances, decorative architectural details, and sculptural elements partially visible through the scaffolding.
From the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. In Thomas Leary and Elisabeth Sholes, Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition, Charleston, SC : Arcadia Publishing, 1998, p. 21
A colorful drawing of the Stadium. There is no source of artist listed on the drawing. There is water, with a gondola, in front of the Stadium.
A colorful illustration of a grand exhibition building with tall columns, arched windows, and decorative details. Red poles and flags line the roof, and a large crowd gathers along the building’s base. In the foreground, a gondola-style boat floats on the water near the structure.
A photograph of the Triumphal Bridge. The bridge is a little far away and is hard to see.
A tree-lined walkway in a park-like setting with benches along the sides. In the background, fountains, statues, and open plazas are visible, with several people walking and sitting throughout the scene.
Cosmopolitan, v. 31, no. 5 (September 1901), p. 538.
A front view of the Propylaea. It shows the columns of the building. The photograph was taken during the day.
A sweeping curved colonnade with tall columns forming part of a grand architectural structure. Decorative reliefs and statues are visible along the walls. A few people walk across the open plaza in front of the colonnade.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Propylæa
A detailed drawing of the Propylaea. There are people outside the building. It is a frontal view.
An ornate exhibition entrance structure with a large central archway flanked by decorative towers. The façade is richly adorned with sculptural elements, reliefs, and decorative details. Several people stand near the base of the building, emphasizing its scale.
Grounds at twilight - Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901
Postcard depicting aerial view of Pan Am Exposition at twilight.
A colorful aerial illustration of a grand exposition site with a central canal, fountains, and numerous ornate buildings. A tall tower rises prominently in the background, while domed and colonnaded structures line the waterway. Crowds are visible throughout the grounds, and formal gardens occupy part of the foreground.
From a postcard produced by the Gray Lithograph Company and printed by the Niagara Envelope Manufacturing Company, Buffalo, N.Y. c1901.
Architectural drawings, Promotional materials
An exterior view of the Court of Cypresses, which was partly enclosed by the Liberal Arts Building, Ethnology Building and the north wing of the Government Building. Photograph copyright 1901, by C. D. Arnold.
A landscaped garden courtyard with pathways, trees, and decorative plantings in front of an ornate building. The structure features a domed roof, arched colonnade, and sculptural details, with statues placed near the garden.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:BuffaloN.Y.)--Terraces
Situated beyond the Canal at the junction of the Mall and the Midway, and fronting on the Midway, was the only large building outside the main scheme which was built by the Exposition Company. Destined for the exhibit and sale of all sorts of bijoux and souvenirs, the character of the design was studied to express a gaiety and "laisser aller" spirit consistent with the uses of the building. To express this spirit no style in the history of architecture is so well adapted as that of the French trellis-decorated buildings of the epoch of Louis XV, though it is dangerous when not used with restraint, being the expression of a generation renowned for moral decadence. When used as in this instance, where it is merely applied as surface decoration to a building composed with strong structural masses of wall surfaces in their relation to openings and great simplicity of architectural line and silhouette, it has great charm. The groups of children surmounting the balustrade, as well as the decorative bronzed figures in the niches between the windows, are the work of the sculptor Isidore Konti.
Photo caption: Bazaar Building. - The style of the Bazaar building comports with its purpose, that of a building designed for the exhibit and sale of all sorts of souvenirs. The architect, William Welles Bosworth, found in the French architecture of the Louis XV period many ideas which he embodied in the decoration of this building with most successful results. Isidore Konti modeled the groups of children surmounting the balustrade and the bronzed figures in the niches between the windows.
A large ornate building with domed roof structures, arched windows, and decorative detailing along the façade. Flags fly from the roof, and several people are seen walking and gathering in the open area in front of the building.
Text quoted directly from the Art Hand-Book, Official Handbook of Architecture and Sculpture and Art Catalogue to the Pan-American Exposition. Ed. David Gray. Buffalo, N.Y.: David Gray, 1901. (http://bit.ly/JKxGuD)
Three-Dimensional Map Illustrating the Axes and Symmetry of Scale of the Exposition Plan
Axes diagram was added in 2003, and is based on information found in John M. Carrère, "The Architectural Scheme," Art Hand-Book, Official Handbook of Architecture and Sculpture and Art Catalogue to the Pan-American Exposition. Ed. David Gray. Buffalo, N.Y.: David Gray, 1901. (http://bit.ly/JKxGuD)
A color-coded illustration of an exposition site with labeled directional axes. A central "Main Axis (Esplanade Axis)" is marked in red, running from the foreground toward a tall tower in the distance. Two "Secondary Axis" routes are marked in blue, extending diagonally from either side of the main axis. The grounds feature buildings, fountains, waterways, and gardens arranged symmetrically.
Derived from a rendering by Murray Smith, published by Orvis and Smith, Buffalo, N.Y., [1901]. Original is 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.