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Millions Visit Panama Pacific Expo on Opening Day
A panoramic photo shows the opening day crowd at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco on February 20. The event drew visitors from around the world with no arrests and one lost child quickly returned. Officials including Franklin K. Lane and Mayor James Rolph Jr. welcomed the throng as aviator Lincoln Beachey appeared above the horizon. Rail rates and sunny California skies continued to attract thousands to the Golden Gate display of 42 nations.
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San Francisco
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Wilson
Charles ©. Moore
Frederick J. W. Skiff
van Ness Avenue
James Rolph, Jr
Exposition Grounds
Scott Street
Lincoln Beachey
Mr. Beachey
California
Golden Gate