The grand spectacle of the Buffalo Exposition has come to an end, but behind the glamour and excitement, a different story unfolds. The American exhibition, touted as a symbol of friendly relations between the United States and the countries of the two Americas, has been a financial disaster. On the evening of November 9, 1901, President John G. Jillburn pressed the electric button that marked the final curtain call for the exposition’s iconic electric tower, its lights fading away like a dying ember.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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