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Indian Buffalo Dance statue at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905

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Born in 1868, Solon H. Borglum was an American sculptor whose creations reflected a nostalgia for frontier life. His depictions of cowboys and Native Americans were also displayed at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904 and the Panama-Pacific World's Exposition in 1915. The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region.
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Keywords

  1. Buildings, Structures, Etc
  2. Exhibition Buildings
  3. Indians In Art
  4. Lewis And Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)
  5. Oregon
  6. Portland
  7. Portland, (Or.)
  8. Public Sculpture

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