The Diary: Pan American Expo

	The Diary:
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	On passing Ferry Street the conductor called our attention to the 
	brick,vine covered residence of John Milburn on Delaware Avenue, in which
	President Wm.McKinley lay sick and wounded at the time. Across the
	Bidwell Parkway the car whirled and in the distance rose the tall towers
	of the STATLER PAN AMERICAN HOTEL, The hotel was a long 3 story
	building situated on the corner of Forest and Elmwood Avenues, one
	block from the entrance to the Pan American Exposition. It was built
	on exactly the same plan as teh exposition buildings. The body was
	colored a bright yellow with light blue trimmngs. The roof was covered
	with red tile. A wide verandah extended along the whole front of the
	hotel.As we alighted from the electric car,opposite the hotel, several
	bell boys in blue uniforms rushed out and releived us of our baggage.

		We were immediately shown to our rooms and all directly
	proceeded to get ready for our supper. Descending to the first floor,
	we passed through a turnstile into an immense dining room which had a
	seating capacity of I,2000.The pretty waitresses were all dressed in
	black with snowy white caps and aprons.During supper an orchestra,
	stationed in an alcove banked with palms, rendered some excellent music.
	thus making the time pass pleasantly.