What We Saw at Madame World's Fair

A pair of curious twins have set off for the dazzling Panama‑Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, and they’ve turned their adventure into a daily correspondence with their cousins back home. Through their lively letters, listeners are guided past the glittering towers, the artificial travertine facades, and the bustling streets that blend the ordinary—banks, hospitals, streetcars—with the extraordinary spectacle of a world’s fair. Their youthful wonder captures the excitement of a city built for celebration, while the gentle humor of their family’s planning adds a warm, relatable touch.

As the twins explore the fair’s colorful pavilions, marvel at the Tower of Jewels, and describe the inventive materials that keep the eyes from fatigue, they also hint at the larger story of a nation’s ambition—Madame World’s dream of a canal that finally became reality. Listeners will feel the buzz of 1915 San Francisco, the optimism of a new era, and the intimate joy of sharing discovery through simple, heartfelt letters.