Off to see the sights. Imagery of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition which was held in San Francisco, California from February to December of 1915.

Tower of Jewels and Fountain of Energy. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Festival Hall and South Gardens. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Doorway Varied Industries Building. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
The End of the Trail. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Palace of Horticulture. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Avenue of Palms and Tower of Jewels).Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Educational Building. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Court of the Four Seasons. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Fountain of Energy. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
California Building. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Sectional view of South Gardens, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album
Avenue of Palms with Liberal Arts Building and Italian Tower. Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California. February to December, 1915. Taken from an extensive photo album documenting the historic Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco that was probably kept by a visitor to the Exposition and was possibly compiled by one Betty Zamloch. Image © 2023 James E. Arsenault & Company. Fair use license. via https://www.jamesarsenault.com/pages/books/5711/betty-zamloch-compiler/panama-pacific-international-exposition-photo-album

A benchmark in San Francisco history, the Panama-Pacific International Exposition reflected the ascendance of the United States to the world stage and highlighted San Francisco’s grandeur. It drew nearly nineteen million visitors. The exhibition was intended to be temporary—the buildings being made of wood, plaster, and burlap to make them easy to demolish. The only portion to survive is the Palace of Fine Arts, which was rebuilt in the ‘60s with more permanent materials.

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