Illustration of “Daylight Fireworks” and “Illumination of Rialto at Night”

Date

1897

ID Number

32141

Source

Library Photograph Collection, Oversize

Description

The “Japanese Daylight Fireworks” are depicted along with a sensationalized illustration of a Japanese man riding an elephant surrounded by a crowd. Below, the Rialto Bridge over Lake Watauga is seen with electric lights. President William McKinley is profiled in the center surrounded by fireworks.

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Owning Institution

Tennessee State Library & Archives

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