Temple of Music

The Temple of Music was a concert hall at the Pan-American Exposition grounds in Buffalo, New York. The structure rose with a central domed pavilion and featured tiered seating arranged around an open interior space.

The building was constructed specifically for the 1901 exposition and demolished shortly after its closing in November of that year. The assassination attempt on President McKinley occurred here during a public reception event in September.

The building hosted daily concerts and musical performances during the Pan-American Exposition of 1901. Visitors could experience an organ with over 3,000 pipes inside, used regularly for public recitals.

The venue operated only during the exposition months between May and November for public access. Visitors entered through four decorated portals, each flanked by thematic sculpture groups.

The exterior walls carried over 30 different color tones reflecting the color scheme typical of the entire exposition. Electric light bulbs outlined the contours of the dome and main arches at night.

Location: Buffalo

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Part of: Pan-American Exposition

GPS coordinates: 42.93870,-78.87360

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28