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Buffalo Bill Visits Cliff House
Sept 13, 1902

William Frederick Cody
(1846 - 1917)

"Buffalo Bill" traveled the world with his Wild West Show, the consummate entertainer of his day.
He brought his show to San Francisco in 1902, stopping by the Cliff House on Sept 13, 1902.


Image courtesy of Nick Wright
 

 


This photo sold at auction on ebay on 12-3-2004, buyer unknown.   The size was 8"x10".

 


San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 30 1902


San Francisco Chronicle - Sept 14 1902

 


Here's a panorama showing Buffalo Bill and his crew on the beach

Buffalo Bill & his Wild West Show

(Albumen print panoramic view of Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show, members on the beach in front of the Cliff House, San Francisco, CA, ca. 1900-07. Photographer unknown. Presented by Mrs. Nate Salsbury, image courtesy of Nick Wright)

This image can be viewed here:  https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/78967/rec/2

 


close-up showing Buffalo Bill

 


San Francisco Examiner historical article, May 6, 2001
(click to enlarge)

 


Source: Wikipedia (link)

 


Courtesy of the William F. Cody Archive

 

 

Additional information:  Richmond District Blog
For more on Buffalo Bill:  http://www.buffalobill.org