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Panama Pacific Exposition Opens in San Francisco
The Panama Pacific International Exposition begins with 11 main exhibit buildings and 250 sculptures as part of a $50 million project. Ground broke Jan 1, 1913 and 630 acres of marsh were reclaimed turning San Francisco Bay into a lush fairground. International groups will hold 400 to 500 congresses and six conventions daily during the fair lasting until December 4.
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Department of Congresses
France
Italy
Siam
Portugal
Panama
Legion of Honor
San Francisco
New Orleans
San Francisco Bay
Department of Landscape Gardening
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Europe
Moore
The
Exposition Company
California