Commems Collection Classic: 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo - A Bit About The Exposition

Music to my ears!

Wow, that's a knockout!

I have spent hours going through online pictures of the displays at the Pan-Pac. Fascinating what was there including the first coin press used in America.

I remember reading the metal skeleton of the Palace of Fine Arts was stripped and remade in the 60s and redone around 2005 as well.


I really would love to have been able to experience that World Fair first hand. I believe an undertaking of this magnitude would be totally impossible due to costs nowadays.

I also remember reading about a Japanese Tea House that was moved elsewhere and still is in use.

That looks fantastic! I know you cannot wait to lay your own eyes on it.

@Hondo_Boguss: OK, my bad. I didn't realize your focus.

In case you weren't aware...

In March 1983, a bill calling for a commemorative silver dollar for the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition was introduced in the House of Representatives. It was referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, but was never subject to further action

Companion bills for commemorative medals were introduced in the House and Senate for the Exposition in June 1983, with the House bill moving forward to become Public Law 98-136. The Exposition's medals were not struck by the Mint, however. The sponsor - once again, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Incorporated - chose to forego the Mint's services and have its medal struck privately; the bronze medals are fairly common.

Arrived today, and what a beauty! 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition Louisiana so-called dollar.

Thought I would share this. "The Logical Point" pins were manufactured in New Orleans. Pin back removed for photograph. Warning: they are spring-loaded and will fly across the room upon removal if you're not careful.

Excellent write-up, commems! And I enjoyed the follow on discussion, as well. Thanks everyone for sharing.