When Mexico Came to Buffalo: Miguel Lerdo de Tejada and his Orquesta Tipica

The Pan-American Exposition's "Streets of Mexico," on the Midway, was one of the fair's largest exhibits and biggest draws.

The full article is available in the Spring 2007 Issue.

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When Mexico Came to Buffalo: Miguel Lerdo de Tejada and his Orquesta Tipica