Temple of Music, Concert hall at Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, US.
The Temple of Music featured a grand dome reaching 180 feet in height and contained seating arrangements for more than 2,000 attendees.
President William McKinley was fatally wounded in the Temple of Music on September 6, 1901, during a public greeting session.
Four sculptural groups by Isodore Konti decorated the entrance portals, representing sacred, lyric, dance, and heroic musical themes.
The construction of the Temple of Music required an investment of 85,000 dollars, equivalent to over 2.8 million dollars in current value.
The building incorporated Italian Renaissance elements and followed the Free Renaissance style established by the Exposition's Board of Architects.
Location: Buffalo
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Part of: Pan-American Exposition
GPS coordinates: 42.93870,-78.87360
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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