Annie Edson Taylor honored at Pan-American Exposition.
On November 2, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor was celebrated at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, nine days after her historic ride over Niagara Falls. Dubbed "Farewell Day," the event attracted thousands on the Esplanade to see the daredevil who had captured the nation's imagination. Her participation in the exposition cemented her status as a pioneering woman who defied societal norms and spurred public interest in daredevil endeavors.