On this day – March 4

March 4, 1915 was Santa Barbara County Day, American Association of Traffic Officers’ Day, and the occasion of the dedications of the West Virginia and Washington State buildings. Both states held “house warming” events and Washington State hosted an informal dance.

West Virginia State Building – Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Published by the Pacific Novelty Company. Courtesy Ron Plain.

Washington State Building, Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Postcard by the Pacific Novelty Company. Courtesy Ron Plain.