While I wasn't alive to see the 1915 Pan-Pac Exhibition, I was able to photograph the original:
And here is my original postcard from the 1915 Pan-Pac Exhibition printed on Japanese hand-made paper:
Apart from the Japan-United States developing relations that were featured as noted above, the expansion of America's railways was separately recognized:
@1northcoin said:
Just located this from the 1970 Japan World's Fair (Expo 70) which I acquired there at the time of the exposition.
Especially like the stamp adored with cherry blossoms. Here is a photo from this year's Sakura Season in Japan as sent by a friend.
And a few from my most recent visit before the travel restrictions:
(Inclued in the above are cherry blossoms lining the moat at Kanazawa;s Castle Gate, Tokyo Tower, the bridge to the Emperor's Shrine in Ise, and Himeji Castle where the Ninja school scenes were filmed in the James Bond film where Sean Connery traveled to Japan ("You Only Live Twice" 1968, filmed in 1967.)
Finally got around to imaging some of the tokens in my clipped planchet collection related to World's Fair Expositions. The pandemic finally motivated me to take some time to organize, so I can contribute meaningfully to threads like this.
1901 Pan American Expo token
1903 Louisiana Purchase token, from the 1903-4 St Louis Exposition
Another token from the same Exposition, this one dated 1904
1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition
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@seanq I have searched for a nice example like your last one for many years.
All are nice and thank for posting.
If you ever want to part with the last one please! Let me know
I keep turning over rocks and finding stuff. LOTS and LOTS of rocks . . . . . . .
Wait until you see some of the Green River tokens I have coming in. Most are pretty pedestrian and have been seen before, but then there's this one . . . . . . . .
Balboa Park in San Diego still has the buildings from the Expositions that were held there, such as this one
Here’s a slide show of some of the buildings that are still there today along with a bunch of the art exhibits housed in one of the buildings. I took the pictures and turned them into the slideshow on my phone on the train ride home from Balboa Park a couple of years ago https://youtu.be/e3pZiTIPamo
Very cool @MrSpud i enjoyed that very much. We haven’t been to san Diego in several years and only 2 hrs away. We need to get out more before we retire to Las Vegas next year! This gave me a desire to make it happen!
1904 World's Fair silver medalist, Frieseke's girlfriend. Enjoyed it for several years in the living room.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
While I wasn't alive to see the 1915 Pan-Pac Exhibition, I was able to photograph the original:
And here is my original postcard from the 1915 Pan-Pac Exhibition printed on Japanese hand-made paper:
Some added points of historical interest regarding th Buddha that as replicated from Kamakura and built anew for the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition.
A footnote regarding the Kamakura Buddha. Above at top is the photo I took of the actual one in Japan which emphasizes just what a feat it was to replicate it in full size for the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
As a point of interest the Buddha has remained intact since 1252 when it was rebuilt in bronze (after a storm damaged the initial version built of wood) and has survived a 1498 Tsunami (which took out the building in which it was then housed); the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (which damaged the base); and the bombings of World War II, its having apparently not been targeted by the Allies.
Just imagine, the Kamakura Buddha has remained intact since 240 years before Columbus came to America!
@Mr_Spud said:
Balboa Park in San Diego still has the buildings from the Expositions that were held there, such as this one
It was interesting to learn that the 1915 Exposition that was held in San Diego simultaneous with the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition being held in San Francisco came about as something of a consolation prize. San Diego was among the cities that had been competing for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition. The official name of San Diego's exhibition was "The Panama-California Exhibition."
What is interesting today is that although the San Diego Exposition was smaller and of less stature, its structures survive in number today while the Pan-Pac has only one survivor. One of those surviving structures now located in San Diego's Balboa Park is the Organ Pavilion. Here is a note of historical interest relating to it:
Reported are the events that occurred there at the Organ Pavilion during the Panama-California Exhibition in 1915 and on to the beginning of the United States entrance into World War I in 1917:
"Notable events during the 1915-1916 Exposition at the Pavilion included the Mormon (Ogden) Tabernacle Choir, July 16, 1915; a speech by William Jennings Bryan, July 17, 1915; a speech by former President Theodore Roosevelt, July 27, 1915; preaching by evangelist Billy Sunday, August 9, 1915; a beauty pageant presided over by silent movie stars Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, September 11, 1915; a speech by former President William Howard Taft, September 16, 1915, concerts by the New York Symphony Orchestra directed by Walter Damrosch, April 22-23, 1916; choreography by Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis, August 5, 1916; and appearances by Grossmont resident and renowned contralto Madame Schumann-Heink on June 23, 1915, January 1, 1916 and December 31, 1916.
"Rather than curtailing events in the Organ Pavilion, the entry of the U.S. into World War I stimulated attendance by civilians and by soldiers, sailors and marines stationed in Balboa Park. Dr. Stewart continued to give daily recitals, though these were shifted to late afternoons. The custom of beginning each concert with the playing of “America” and ending with the “Star Spangled Banner” began on April 6, 1917, the same day President Woodrow Wilson declared war."
I found one more in a group of unsorted type clips, this one from an American Legion convention in 1937 preparing for the Worlds' Fair of 1939.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Really nice thread glad I found it....
As ive been interested in this type of exonumia for awhile now. Ive aquired a few nice pieces to share now....I appreciate your post pryor as there are some very cool specimens.
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That's an awesome piece @coinsarefun . Some day I'll find one worthy of picking up, but until then I will have to be content with this whimsical little "Naughty Bears" PPIE piece I picked up.
I was inspired by your piece above, saw this, and figured . . . . . "Why Not?"
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I looked all over that little spinner hoping to find a little ".925" stamp on it somewhere. The sellers photos were just blurry enough to give me hope.
No luck, but it does what it's supposed to do when you spin it.
Just came across this Seattle 1962 World"s Fair related item. I will have to watch it now to rekindle past memories of my own attendance. The title of the DVD is "It happened at the World's Fair" and stars Elvis.
Just came across this Seattle 1962 World"s Fair related item. I will have to watch it now to rekindle past memories of my own attendance. The title of the DVD is "It happened at the World's Fair" and stars Elvis.
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@1northcoin said:
I do have some commemorative coins from the 1970 Japan World's Fair which went by the title, Expo '70. If I can locate and photograph them I will try to add them to this thread.
In the interim, here is a night view photo of the fair where I had the opportunity to be a guide. Our pavilion featured a made in Japan film. I am pictured with the two child actors between takes as the cemetery scene was being filmed.
Also below is a photo of Akihito, the then Crown Prince of Japan, who then went on to become the Emperor, visiting the pavilion. Prince Charles also came to Expo '70 and somewhere I have a photo I took of him when he was within a handshake distance from me.
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1964-1965 New York World's Fair Unisphere Presented by United States Steel
Medallic Art Co. .999+ pure silver #5784 it weighs 2 ounces 44.5mm and the center devices protrude out.
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Super cool design and I've tried to capture what is written around the edge but need larger reflectors but you still get the idea.
PCGS does not have a silver graded as of yet however they do have a bronze 64mm with a trueview
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Lets see what everyone has to celebrate the Worlds Fairs and all mans' progress
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Nice remembrances. I was at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Will have to see if I still have any momentos from it, or even photos. I do recall seeing many many years later the big Uniroyal (?) Tire on the side of a roadway which came from the Fair.
OK, I finally located this photo I took of the huge tire that incorporated a Ferris wheel at the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Interestingly I also found a news cllping that confirmed what happened to the huge tire after the Fair, the one I recalled seeing years later on the side of a roadway. It was retreaded to remove the Ferris wheel, the tire maker's name altered, and relocated to Detroit!
I'll bet some here have even seen it in Detroit without knowing its origins as having come from the 1964 New York World's Fair.
@BLUEJAYWAY said:
What a great presentation of Worlds Fair items.
Much agreed. Has (and continues to be) a most interesting thread.
On a personal note it has been fun to connect with the provided materials relating to the three World's Fairs I have been able to attend: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair; The 1964 New York World's Fair; and Expo '70, the 1970 Japan World's Fair.
@BLUEJAYWAY said:
What a great presentation of Worlds Fair items.
Much agreed. Has (and continues to be) a most interesting thread.
On a personal note it has been fun to connect with the provided materials relating to the three World's Fairs I have been able to attend: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair; The 1964 New York World's Fair; and Expo '70, the 1970 Japan World's Fair.
Beginning with the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, although I recall some type of Exposition that my parents took me to in Oregon some years prior. The main thing I remember about it was some type of "House of the Future" building that had been erected there.
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Along with my ticket stub from Expo '70.
1879 Pennsylvania state fair. Struck on a coining press
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An "item" "Fair Related."
While I wasn't alive to see the 1915 Pan-Pac Exhibition, I was able to photograph the original:
And here is my original postcard from the 1915 Pan-Pac Exhibition printed on Japanese hand-made paper:
Apart from the Japan-United States developing relations that were featured as noted above, the expansion of America's railways was separately recognized:
Now that is cool.
Round Oak Stoves mini coal shovel.
Old Chief Doe-A-Jack (Dowagiac) is featured on a watch fob I used to have. I'll try to find a photo.
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When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Especially like the stamp adored with cherry blossoms. Here is a photo from this year's Sakura Season in Japan as sent by a friend.
And a few from my most recent visit before the travel restrictions:
(Inclued in the above are cherry blossoms lining the moat at Kanazawa;s Castle Gate, Tokyo Tower, the bridge to the Emperor's Shrine in Ise, and Himeji Castle where the Ninja school scenes were filmed in the James Bond film where Sean Connery traveled to Japan ("You Only Live Twice" 1968, filmed in 1967.)
Finally got around to imaging some of the tokens in my clipped planchet collection related to World's Fair Expositions. The pandemic finally motivated me to take some time to organize, so I can contribute meaningfully to threads like this.
1901 Pan American Expo token
1903 Louisiana Purchase token, from the 1903-4 St Louis Exposition
Another token from the same Exposition, this one dated 1904
1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
@seanq I have searched for a nice example like your last one for many years.
All are nice and thank for posting.
If you ever want to part with the last one please! Let me know
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I am HOPELESSLY ADDICTED to old silver . . . . . .
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HK-870 (1933) Colorado's Century of Progress Dollar (Type IV)
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Looks original and not all dipped out. Good choice
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I hate trying to photograph through plastic . . . . .
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1892 World's Colombian Exposition - Christov Colon Medal (Eglit-224)
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I LOVE the Eglit 224 the reverse is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen on the eglits
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Ps. I’d be happy to take pics for you
Just to see a nice one! @ZoidMeister
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We'll have to get together on that.
I keep turning over rocks and finding stuff. LOTS and LOTS of rocks . . . . . . .
Wait until you see some of the Green River tokens I have coming in. Most are pretty pedestrian and have been seen before, but then there's this one . . . . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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Balboa Park in San Diego still has the buildings from the Expositions that were held there, such as this one
Here’s a slide show of some of the buildings that are still there today along with a bunch of the art exhibits housed in one of the buildings. I took the pictures and turned them into the slideshow on my phone on the train ride home from Balboa Park a couple of years ago
https://youtu.be/e3pZiTIPamo
Mr_Spud
Very cool @MrSpud i enjoyed that very much. We haven’t been to san Diego in several years and only 2 hrs away. We need to get out more before we retire to Las Vegas next year! This gave me a desire to make it happen!
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PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL NGC MS 65
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1915 CA HK-399 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL NGC MS 63
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1904 World's Fair silver medalist, Frieseke's girlfriend. Enjoyed it for several years in the living room.
Some added points of historical interest regarding th Buddha that as replicated from Kamakura and built anew for the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition.
A footnote regarding the Kamakura Buddha. Above at top is the photo I took of the actual one in Japan which emphasizes just what a feat it was to replicate it in full size for the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
As a point of interest the Buddha has remained intact since 1252 when it was rebuilt in bronze (after a storm damaged the initial version built of wood) and has survived a 1498 Tsunami (which took out the building in which it was then housed); the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (which damaged the base); and the bombings of World War II, its having apparently not been targeted by the Allies.
Just imagine, the Kamakura Buddha has remained intact since 240 years before Columbus came to America!
It was interesting to learn that the 1915 Exposition that was held in San Diego simultaneous with the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition being held in San Francisco came about as something of a consolation prize. San Diego was among the cities that had been competing for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition. The official name of San Diego's exhibition was "The Panama-California Exhibition."
What is interesting today is that although the San Diego Exposition was smaller and of less stature, its structures survive in number today while the Pan-Pac has only one survivor. One of those surviving structures now located in San Diego's Balboa Park is the Organ Pavilion. Here is a note of historical interest relating to it:
Reported are the events that occurred there at the Organ Pavilion during the Panama-California Exhibition in 1915 and on to the beginning of the United States entrance into World War I in 1917:
"Notable events during the 1915-1916 Exposition at the Pavilion included the Mormon (Ogden) Tabernacle Choir, July 16, 1915; a speech by William Jennings Bryan, July 17, 1915; a speech by former President Theodore Roosevelt, July 27, 1915; preaching by evangelist Billy Sunday, August 9, 1915; a beauty pageant presided over by silent movie stars Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, September 11, 1915; a speech by former President William Howard Taft, September 16, 1915, concerts by the New York Symphony Orchestra directed by Walter Damrosch, April 22-23, 1916; choreography by Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis, August 5, 1916; and appearances by Grossmont resident and renowned contralto Madame Schumann-Heink on June 23, 1915, January 1, 1916 and December 31, 1916.
"Rather than curtailing events in the Organ Pavilion, the entry of the U.S. into World War I stimulated attendance by civilians and by soldiers, sailors and marines stationed in Balboa Park. Dr. Stewart continued to give daily recitals, though these were shifted to late afternoons. The custom of beginning each concert with the playing of “America” and ending with the “Star Spangled Banner” began on April 6, 1917, the same day President Woodrow Wilson declared war."
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I’ve always liked this one very much.
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Nice addition.
A Century Of Progress World's Fair, Chicago, IL
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HK-466 - Ford Exposition SC$1
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I found one more in a group of unsorted type clips, this one from an American Legion convention in 1937 preparing for the Worlds' Fair of 1939.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
That is very unique - a pre Exhibition Medal.
Don't know how I missed that one.
Really nice thread glad I found it....
As ive been interested in this type of exonumia for awhile now. Ive aquired a few nice pieces to share now....I appreciate your post pryor as there are some very cool specimens.
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
From socalleddollars.com
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1939 CA BRASS GILT PARTICIPANTS COMMEM MEDAL GOLDEN GATE EXPOSITION NGC MS 62
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One day I will find a great example of this one as most are not to spectacular looking.
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"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
This one is a little "pedestrian" but it's new to me and I'm happy to have an example this nice . . . . .
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1933 Century of Progress Exposition / Official Medal / HK-463 - Chicago, IL
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I don’t think that design is pedestrian, it’s “modern” for its time and very well designed (IMO).
Thanks to @seanq for this wonderful PPIE.
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That's an awesome piece @coinsarefun . Some day I'll find one worthy of picking up, but until then I will have to be content with this whimsical little "Naughty Bears" PPIE piece I picked up.
I was inspired by your piece above, saw this, and figured . . . . . "Why Not?"
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I even found one of my typical plastic holders for it . . . . . .
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That’s a nice one @ZoidMeister !
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I looked all over that little spinner hoping to find a little ".925" stamp on it somewhere. The sellers photos were just blurry enough to give me hope.
No luck, but it does what it's supposed to do when you spin it.
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@ZoidMeister i think they are quite rare in silver. Or at least I haven’t seen any. But. I don’t
follow them that closely
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.... other items fair related.
Just came across this Seattle 1962 World"s Fair related item. I will have to watch it now to rekindle past memories of my own attendance. The title of the DVD is "It happened at the World's Fair" and stars Elvis.
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What a great presentation of Worlds Fair items.
Still trying to locate the referenced coins.
At least I was able to locate this subject.
Much agreed. Has (and continues to be) a most interesting thread.
On a personal note it has been fun to connect with the provided materials relating to the three World's Fairs I have been able to attend: The 1962 Seattle World's Fair; The 1964 New York World's Fair; and Expo '70, the 1970 Japan World's Fair.
Beginning with the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, although I recall some type of Exposition that my parents took me to in Oregon some years prior. The main thing I remember about it was some type of "House of the Future" building that had been erected there.