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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1915
Page
3
The Pacific International Exposition billed as the greatest celebration opens in full detail on February 20 1915. It promises a showcase of world nations joining with America to honor the Panama Canal in a conclave unmatched in history.
A Hamilton Wright report describes the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco nearing its February 20, 1915 opening. The vast display features thousands of exhibits from around the world, with more than 80 000 items showcased, and a total outlay over 60 million dollars. The event marks the Panama Canal celebration and includes government and corporate displays, aiming to highlight human achievement despite the war.
The Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco promises unprecedented pageants and amusements. China Japan Siam Indo China and Cochin China will feature in grand processions with frosts and pyrotechnics. Choirs from Salt Lake Hawaii and Maories will perform. A $1 250 000 auditorium hosts conventions and song festivals.
The Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco will showcase immense national achievement with more than 800 international congresses set for 1915. Delegates will attend social progress forums presided by Colonel Goethals, with displays from Denmark Japan Italy China New Zealand Argentina South Africa and Canada highlighting arts, industry and transport. Featured events include the Vanderbilt Automobile Cup on Feb 22, the Grand Prix on Feb 27, and a $10,000 motorboat race from New York to San Francisco Bay.
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