1894 “San Francisco Facts, ” California Midwinter Exposition So-Called Dollar – NGC MS61 PL! Scarce Proof-Like Uncirculated Example! Outstanding Detail and Eye Appeal! This Aluminum So-Called Dollar was issued as a souvenir for the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894, held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. This medal was produced for the expo, highlighting San Francisco’s growth and the event’s promotional themes. The “Facts About San Francisco” inscription likely tied into boosterism efforts to share statistics on the city’s population, commerce, and climate to attract visitors. The California Midwinter International Exposition, also known as the Midwinter Fair, was held from January 27 to July 4, 1894, in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on about 160-200 acres. It was conceived by Michael H. De Young, publisher of the San Francisco Chronicle and a director of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, as a way to stimulate California’s economy amid the Panic of 1893 by attracting tourists, investors, and settlers. The event featured over 100 buildings showcasing architecture in styles like Mission Revival, Egyptian, Moorish, and East Indian, earning it the nickname Sunset City. Exhibits emphasized California’s agriculture, horticulture, minerals, and manufacturing, with many displays repurposed from the Chicago fair though the U. Government limited some transfers, and there was no official U. Attendance topped 2.5 million visitors, and net proceeds helped fund a permanent art museum in the city (now part of the de Young Museum). The expo included attractions like a Firth Wheel (a smaller version of the Ferris Wheel), electric lighting displays, and international pavilions from countries such as Japan, China, and Egypt. Thank you for Viewing our Listing and Visiting our Store! Please Check out our other Listings! If you ever have any Questions, Just Send us a Message! We are Liberty Rarities LLC, formerly known as Antebellum Numismatics. Items over 16 oz. Excluding Federal Holiday Dates. ALL Precious Metals are tested with our own Sigma Metalytics Precious Metal Tester and guaranteed genuine. The only exception is when items are damaged, tampered with, or removed from holders. All Bullion or Silver Sales are final as market conditions are constantly changing. We pride ourselves on having outstanding customer service. Coin grading is subjective and all coins can be interpreted differently, so we try to post very large, up close shots of each item we list. Be sure to take a close look and come up with your own opinion! We are a family-owned small business and appreciate your business and feedback.