Guild's Lake with Lakeview Terrace in the background illuminated at night, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905 (AL+CA 1915)

Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Exposition.
Handwritten on verso: Buildings and Grounds - Lakeview Terrace.

Filed in: Box 1/3.
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.

At night, the exposition's buildings, streets and pathways were illuminated by 100,000 lamps. Partly to supply power to the exposition, the Portland Electric Company constructed a steam-generation plant near the site in 1902.
Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibition buildings--Oregon--Portland; Lakes & ponds--Oregon--Portland
Subjects (LCSH): Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.); Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Guild's Lake (Portland, Or.); Lighting, Architectural and decorative