Sunset Magazine July 1905

Sunset Magazine July 1905

This great issue covers an important event in Portland, Oregon’s history. The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, also known as the Lewis and Clark Centennial and American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair, was a world's fair that was held in Portland, Oregon, United States, in 1905. The fair was held to celebrate the centennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which took place from 1804 to 1806 and was the first American overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back. The exposition was held in Portland's Guild's Lake area, which is now the site of the University of Portland. The fair featured exhibits on a wide range of topics, including science, art, technology, and industry, and it attracted over 1.6 million visitors. It was a major event in Portland's history, and it helped to establish the city as a cultural and economic center in the Pacific Northwest.

Sunset Magazine July 1905

Sunset Magazine July 1905

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