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Many foreign countries had pavilions [[At The Fair]].
Many foreign countries had pavilions [[At The Fair]].


Many states participated in the fair with elaborate buildings designed to showcase their state and the products within. These buildings were located in different areas of the fair.
The St. Louis World's Fair was the perfect place for nations to showcase their development, their technology, and wares; not to mention working politics, business, trade, and financial support into the mix.  
As a rule, these State buildings are merely handsome club houses for the comfort and convenience of the people from the several States, though some  buildings;  such as [[Alaska]],  displayed  their resources. Many of them had restaurants that fairgoers could use to sample regional cuisine.                                                                         
 
On Independence Day, 179,258  people visited the Fair. They were all encouraged to visit their `home' state building where they could sign a registry. Free gift souvenirs and token were given out that  day.
The `Place of Nations' was found between International Avenue, University Boulevard, and the mid-northwestern section of the fairgrounds.  
 
The Nation buildings had more exhibits than  the states' clubhouse setup, but these foreign structures housed  rooms  for kings, queens, and other monarchy as well as dignitaries and such.
 
Many of the buildings had souvenirs for sale as well as eateries.

Latest revision as of 23:02, 25 November 2022

Many foreign countries had pavilions At The Fair.

The St. Louis World's Fair was the perfect place for nations to showcase their development, their technology, and wares; not to mention working politics, business, trade, and financial support into the mix.

The `Place of Nations' was found between International Avenue, University Boulevard, and the mid-northwestern section of the fairgrounds.

The Nation buildings had more exhibits than  the states' clubhouse setup, but these foreign structures housed  rooms  for kings, queens, and other monarchy as well as dignitaries and such.

Many of the buildings had souvenirs for sale as well as eateries.