Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: President McKinley delivering his last address Pan American Exposition.

Barcode: 59056

Alternative Title: Pan American Exposition

Brief Description: Stereograph of President William McKinley at the 1901 Pan American Exposition delivering his last address to visitors. It was at the Temple of Music where anarchist Leon Czolgosz assassinated McKinley. The Pan American Exposition was held at Buffalo, New York from May 1 through December 2, 1901. Exhibits included buildings featuring the arts, agriculture, electricity, technology, transportation and machinary.  Benjamin West Kilburn, publisher of stereographs was also known for his photojournalism. Kilburn and his brother Edward founded the Kilburn Brothers Stereoscopic View Company in 1865.

Publisher: Kilburn, Benjamin West

Date/Date Range: 1901

Publishing Location: Littleton, New Hampshire

Language: English

Type: Stereographs

Dimensions: 9 x 18 cm

Historical Context: The Pan American Exposition was held at Buffalo, New York from May 1 through November 1, 1901. Exhibits included agriculture, an emphasis on electric power, machinary, transportation. On September 6, 1901, President William McKinley made a speech and then went to the Temple of Music where anarchist Leon Czolgosz assassinated him.

LC Call Number: F116.5 1901 K5

OCLC: 1512671196

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