Panama–California Exposition
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The Panama–California Exposition was a world exposition held in San Diego, California, between January 1, 1915, and January 1, 1917. The exposition celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal, and was
Cover art for the official guide book
The Cabrillo Bridge looking towards the West Gate
Lagoon, Botanical Building, Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, CA
Casa de Balboa, as rebuilt in the 1980s, and the El Prado Arcade
The Panama–Pacific International Exposition was a world's fair held in San Francisco, California, United States, from February 20 to December 4, 1915. Its stated purpose was to celebrate the completio
Panama–California Exposition
…nearly 10 times larger and would ultimately be supported by politicians in California and Washington, D.C. for the official Panama Canal exposition, the Panama–Pacific International Exposition. Although representatives from San Francisco urged San Diego to end its planning, San Diego pressed forward for a simultaneous exposition. Several San…
Poster for the exhibition
Promotional material from New Orleans's unsuccessful bid to hold the exposition
An exhibit by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Mines.
Pioneer Mother (Charles Grafly)