As it happened – December 4, 2015
December 4, 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of closing day at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. To mark this momentous occasion, Donna Huggins, the official Spokesperson for the Centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition arranged for a final ceremony at the San Francisco Ferry Building, which has been adorned with “1915 lights” to mark the Centennial. Read more about this event in the San Francisco Chronicle, and view a slideshow of photos from the event online.
Emperor Norton and Lola Montez. Photo by Stuart Locklear.
Donna Huggins, Mayor Edwin M. Lee’s Spokesperson for the Centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Photo by Stuart Locklear
Ann Gibson performed during the celebration. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Scott Seligman with Donna Huggins. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Anthea M. Hartig, Executive Director of the California Historical Society. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Hundreds gathered at the San Francisco Ferry Building to participate in the ceremonial final lighting. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Laura Ackley, author of “San Francisco’s Jewel City.” Photo by Stuart Locklear
Diamond Bob Berwick flew a biplane past the Ferry building in celebration of the final lighting of the 1915 lights. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Former Mayor Willie Brown with Donna Huggins. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Willie Brown with a commemorative candle. Photo by Stuart Locklear
The first 500 guests received a commemorative LED candle. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Jim Phelan (left) and his nephew Tyrone Mancuso stand on the ledge of the Ferry building. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Jim Phelan (left) and his nephew Tyrone Mancuso stand on the ledge of the Ferry building. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Costumed performers from the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Donna Huggins with Willie Brown as the lights on the Ferry Building are turned off. Photo by Stuart Locklear
A biplane flies past the Ferry Building as the 1915 lights are turned off. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Laura Ackley with Sander Temme. Photo by Stuart Locklear
A souvenir badge. Photo by Stuart Locklear
Willie Brown with Donna Huggins. Photo by Stuart Locklear