Temple of Music: Where Pres. McKinley was Shot

Archive

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

Temple of Music: Where Pres. McKinley was Shot

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1057

Scope and Content

Postcard with a portrait of the Temple of Music in Buffalo, NY, at the Pan-American Exposition. The building was where President McKinley was shot on September 6th, 1901.The back reads: "I am spending a few days in Buffalo, but am going back to Rochester tomorrow. Be sure and write soon. Today is McKinley's birthday. Sincerely, Eugene. 811 Garson Ave., Rochester, NY.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL