"Electric Tower - Pan-American Exposition, 1901"

"Electric Tower - Pan-American Exposition, 1901"

In the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition of 1901, electricity became a central theme. By creating a hydroelectric plant at Niagara Falls, the Exposition was equipped with a seemingly endless electric source. In attempts to outdo Chicago’s efforts Buffalo used incandescent lights instead of arc lights which provided more control over highlighting, contrast, and color. The “Electric Tower” showcased Stringer's movement toward unifying lighting and its object. And at night would be the bright focal point of th exhibition.

...more to be added...

-Madeleine Hodges

unknown

http://library.buffalo.edu/pan-am/exposition/art/plan.html

From a postcard produced by the Gray Lithograph Company and printed by the Niagara Envelope Manufcturing Company, Buffalo, N.Y.

1901