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==January==
==January==
*'''January, 1902:'''
*'''January, 1902:'''
** Lease of 9 Washington University campus buildings begins & Fair officials & personnel move in, the lease to be ended on January 1 following the Fair s closing.
** Lease of 9 Washington University campus buildings begins & Fair officials & personnel move in, the lease to be ended on January 1 following the Fair's closing.
*'''January 4, 1902:'''
*'''January 4, 1902:'''
** $200,000 set apart for air-ship contests.
** $200,000 set apart for air-ship contests. <ref name="G4">Wandell, Harry. ''Wandell's annual - Louisiana Purchase Exposition in a nutshell. 1000 facts about the World's Fair, about Saint Louis.'', (St. Louis, 1903)</ref>
** Contract let for sewer work. [probably River des Peres underground channel] (see January 6, 1902)
** Contract let for sewer work. [probably River des Peres underground channel] (see January 6, 1902) <ref name="G4" />
*'''January 6, 1902:'''
*'''January 6, 1902:'''
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*'''January 8, 1902:'''
*'''January 8, 1902:'''
** Work began on the River Des Peres underground channel. (see January 7, 1902)
** Work began on the River Des Peres underground channel. (see January 7, 1902) <ref name="G4" />
*'''January 11, 1902:'''
*'''January 11, 1902:'''
** Miss Helen Miller Gould, of the Board of Lady Managers, arrived in St. Louis in the afternoon and remained until the following Tuesday. President and Mrs. Francis tendered her a reception at their residence from 8 to 10 pm. Invitations were sent to company directors & their wives, also to the members of the National Commission, and all the members of the Board of Lady Managers. As the reception was official, invitations were confined to those mentioned.
** Miss Helen Miller Gould, of the Board of Lady Managers, arrived in St. Louis in the afternoon and remained until the following Tuesday. President and Mrs. Francis tendered her a reception at their residence from 8 to 10 pm. Invitations were sent to company directors & their wives, also to the members of the National Commission, and all the members of the Board of Lady Managers. As the reception was official, invitations were confined to those mentioned.
** Col. John A. Ockerson made Chief of Liberal Arts.
** Col. John A. Ockerson made Chief of Liberal Arts.<ref name="G4" />
'''January 12, 1902:'''  
'''January 12, 1902:'''  
** F. W. Taylor, [made] Chief of Agriculture.
** F. W. Taylor, [made] Chief of Agriculture.
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*'''February 3, 1902:'''
*'''February 3, 1902:'''
** Contract let for Varied Industries building.
** Contract let for Varied Industries building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''February 13, 1902:'''
*'''February 13, 1902:'''
** Col. E. A. Godwin took command of Jefferson Guards. (see February 26, 1902)
** Col. E. A. Godwin took command of Jefferson Guards. (see February 26, 1902)<ref name="G4" />
*'''February 18, 1899:'''
*'''February 18, 1899:'''
** Contract let for Textile building.
** Contract let for Textile building.<ref name="G4" />
*'''February 26, 1902:'''
*'''February 26, 1902:'''
** Lieutenant-Colonel E.A. Godwin, 9th Cavalry, United States Army, was detailed as Jefferson Guard commandant and reported for duty. The entire staff of the Jefferson Guard commandant was made up of officers detailed from the regular army. (see February 13, 1902)
** Lieutenant-Colonel E.A. Godwin, 9th Cavalry, United States Army, was detailed as Jefferson Guard commandant and reported for duty. The entire staff of the Jefferson Guard commandant was made up of officers detailed from the regular army. (see February 13, 1902)<ref name="G1">Francis, David R. ''The Universal Exposition of 1904'', (Louisiana purchase exposition company, 1913)</ref>
==March==
==March==
*'''March 4, 1902:'''
*'''March 4, 1902:'''
** Second election of directors.
** Second election of directors. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 8, 1902:'''
*'''March 8, 1902:'''
** Contract let for Electricity building.
** Contract let for Electricity building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 10, 1902:'''
*'''March 10, 1902:'''
** Fifty thousand dollars appropriated by Minnesota.
** Fifty thousand dollars appropriated by Minnesota. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 11, 1902:'''
*'''March 11, 1902:'''
** France asked for 40,000 square meters floor space.
** France asked for 40,000 square meters floor space. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 12, 1902:'''
*'''March 12, 1902:'''
** Exposition officers re-elected.
** Exposition officers re-elected. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 14, 1902:'''
*'''March 14, 1902:'''
** City Council authorized issue of city bonds.
** City Council authorized issue of city bonds. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 20, 1902:'''
*'''March 20, 1902:'''
** New York appropriated $100,000.
** New York appropriated $100,000. <ref name="G4" />
** Peru officially accepted invitation.
** Peru officially accepted invitation. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 29, 1902:'''
*'''March 29, 1902:'''
* French Congress appropriated $120,000 for exhibits.
* French Congress appropriated $120,000 for exhibits. <ref name="G4" />
*'''March 31, 1902:'''
*'''March 31, 1902:'''
** C. F. Wennerstrum, [made] Commissioner to Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
** C. F. Wennerstrum, [made] Commissioner to Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. <ref name="G4" />
==April==
==April==
* An iron fence was put in place around the Fairgrounds.
* An iron fence was put in place around the Fairgrounds.<ref name="G4" />
*'''April 1, 1902:'''
*'''April 1, 1902:'''
** Directors ratified condemnation proceedings.
** Directors ratified condemnation proceedings. <ref name="G4" />
** Call for payment of all stock subscriptions.
** Call for payment of all stock subscriptions. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 3, 1902:'''
*'''April 3, 1902:'''
** Site selected for [[Wisconsin]] State Building.
** Site selected for [[Wisconsin]] State Building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 4, 1902:'''
*'''April 4, 1902:'''
** Burns' Cottage Association organized.
** Burns' Cottage Association organized.<ref name="G4" />
** Irish Committee appointed to raise $500,000.
** Irish Committee appointed to raise $500,000. <ref name="G4" />
** Found impossible to obtain structural steel in time to complete buildings for 1903.
** Found impossible to obtain structural steel in time to complete buildings for 1903.<ref name="G4" />
*'''April 5, 1902:'''
*'''April 5, 1902:'''
** Canada officially accepted invitation.
** Canada officially accepted invitation.<ref name="G4" />
*'''April 8, 1902:'''
*'''April 8, 1902:'''
** Contract let for Machinery building.
** Contract let for Machinery building. <ref name="G4" />
** Governor of Alabama appointed commissioners.
** Governor of Alabama appointed commissioners. <ref name="G4" />
** Iowa appropriates $150,000.
** Iowa appropriates $150,000. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 10, 1902:'''
*'''April 10, 1902:'''
** Aeronaut Santos Dumont arrived in New York.
** Aeronaut Santos Dumont arrived in New York. <ref name="G4" />
** Sir Hiram Maxim offered $250,000 for successful flying machine.
** Sir Hiram Maxim offered $250,000 for successful flying machine. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 15, 1902:'''
*'''April 15, 1902:'''
** M. Michael La Grave appointed by France to have charge of French interests.
** M. Michael La Grave appointed by France to have charge of French interests. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 16, 1902:'''
*'''April 16, 1902:'''
** Ordinance passed permitting Woman's building in Fair site.
** Ordinance passed permitting Woman's building in Fair site. <ref name="G4" />
** Arrangements made for Philippine exhibit.
** Arrangements made for Philippine exhibit. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 19, 1902:'''
*'''April 19, 1902:'''
** Arrival in St. Louis of Santos Dumont and M. [Madamme?] Aime.
** Arrival in St. Louis of Santos Dumont and M. [Madamme?] Aime.<ref name="G4" />
 
 
*'''April 21, 1902:'''
*'''April 21, 1902:'''
** Conference on air ship contests.
** Conference on air ship contests. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 22, 1902:'''
*'''April 22, 1902:'''
** Rules adopted for air ship contests.
** Rules adopted for air ship contests. <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 24, 1902:'''
*'''April 24, 1902:'''
** Louisiana Purchase Day at Charleston Exposition. [South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition in Charleston , SC]
** Louisiana Purchase Day at Charleston Exposition. [South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition in Charleston , SC] <ref name="G4" />
*'''April 26-29, 1902:'''
*'''April 26-29, 1902:'''
** Laclede Building, Southwest corner of Fourth and Olive Streets] to Washington University buildings near site.
** Laclede Building, Southwest corner of Fourth and Olive Streets] to Washington University buildings near site.<ref name="G4" />
*'''April 30, 1902:'''
*'''April 30, 1902:'''
** Executive Committee agreed to postpone Fair.
** Executive Committee agreed to postpone Fair. <ref name="G4" />
==May==
==May==
** LPE Board postpones Opening Day by one year. This allows sufficient time for European countries to plan participation and build impressive exhibits & buildings. (see May 1, 1902)
** LPE Board postpones Opening Day by one year. This allows sufficient time for European countries to plan participation and build impressive exhibits & buildings. (see May 1, 1902) <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 1, 1902:'''
*'''May 1, 1902:'''
** Delay of Fair opening until April 30, 1904 became official - postponement formally approved by directors. (see May, 1902) &
** Delay of Fair opening until April 30, 1904 became official - postponement formally approved by directors. (see May, 1902) <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 3, 1902:'''
*'''May 3, 1902:'''
** Earliest photo of Palace of Varied Industries beginning construction, includes latticed cores erected for columns of building's colonnade.
** Earliest photo of Palace of Varied Industries beginning construction, includes latticed cores erected for columns of building's colonnade. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 8, 1902:'''
*'''May 8, 1902:'''
** Exposition flag provisionally adopted.
** Exposition flag provisionally adopted. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 12, 1902:'''
*'''May 12, 1902:'''
** Director Isaac Schwab died.
** Director Isaac Schwab died. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 13, 1902:'''
*'''May 13, 1902:'''
** Air ship contest to include trip to Washington and back.
** Air ship contest to include trip to Washington and back. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 16, 1902:'''
*'''May 16, 1902:'''
** $2,000 offered for World's Fair emblem.
** $2,000 offered for World's Fair emblem. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 19, 1902:'''
*'''May 19, 1902:'''
** Excavation begun for Cascades.
** Excavation begun for Cascades. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 26, 1902:'''
*'''May 26, 1902:'''
** Sunday closing agitation begun.
** Sunday closing agitation begun. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 29, 1902:'''
*'''May 29, 1902:'''
** Contract awarded for Liberal Arts building.
** Contract awarded for Liberal Arts building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''May 30, 1902:'''
*'''May 30, 1902:'''
* 1st flag(s) flies over Admin Bldg (therefore, flagpole[s] just mounted).
* 1st flag(s) flies over Admin Bldg (therefore, flagpole[s] just mounted).
** The River Des Peres underground channel was completed at a cost of $125,000.
** The River Des Peres underground channel was completed at a cost of $125,000.
*'''May 31, 1902:'''
*'''May 31, 1902:'''
** Stars and Stripes and Exposition's provisional flag ceremoniously unfurled.
** Stars and Stripes and Exposition's provisional flag ceremoniously unfurled. <ref name="G4" />
==June==
==June==
** The LPEC offices were transferred to the Administration building on the exposition grounds.
** The LPEC offices were transferred to the Administration building on the exposition grounds.<ref name="G1" />
*'''June 1, 1902:'''
*'''June 1, 1902:'''
** The Jefferson Guard, a component of the United States Army, began providing police services for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition until they were disbanded on January 31, 1905.
** The Jefferson Guard, a component of the United States Army, began providing police services for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition until they were disbanded on January 31, 1905. <ref name="G4" />
*'''June 2, 1902:'''
*'''June 2, 1902:'''
** Condemnation suits against Catlin tract.
** Condemnation suits against Catlin tract. <ref name="G4" />
*'''June 4, 1902:'''
*'''June 4, 1902:'''
** Michel La Grave, general commissioner of the French government to the LPE, visited site.
** Michel La Grave, general commissioner of the French government to the LPE, visited site. <ref name="G4" />
*'''June 5, 1902:'''
*'''June 5, 1902:'''
** Site selected for French building.
** Site selected for French building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''June 6, 1902:'''
*'''June 6, 1902:'''
** President Loubet of France invited to the Fair.
** President Loubet of France invited to the Fair. <ref name="G4" />
*'''June 11, 1902:'''
*'''June 11, 1902:'''
** First piece of staff adjusted on Palace of Varied Industries building.
** First piece of staff adjusted on Palace of Varied Industries building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''June 18, 1902:'''
*'''June 18, 1902:'''
** Wm. Hutchinson, Canada's Commissioner, at site.
** Wm. Hutchinson, Canada's Commissioner, at site. <ref name="G4" />
==July==
==July==
*'''July 1, 1902:'''
*'''July 1, 1902:'''
** Formal proclamation by President Roosevelt of postponement to 1904 (not 1903).
** Formal proclamation by President Roosevelt of postponement to 1904 (not 1903). <ref name="G4" />
** Contract for Art palace let; cost $945,127.
** Contract for Art palace let; cost $945,127. <ref name="G4" />
** Decision to hold National Saengerfest in St. Louis in June, 1903.
** Decision to hold National Saengerfest in St. Louis in June, 1903. <ref name="G4" />
*'''July 7, 1902:'''
*'''July 7, 1902:'''
** First monster trusses placed on the grounds - Educational building.
** First monster trusses placed on the grounds - Educational building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''July 9, 1902:'''
*'''July 9, 1902:'''
** Kansas commissioners visit the grounds.
** Kansas commissioners visit the grounds. <ref name="G4" />
*'''July 16, 1902:'''
*'''July 16, 1902:'''
** Contracts made for macadam roadways, and for lagoon excavation.
** Contracts made for macadam roadways, and for lagoon excavation. <ref name="G4" />
*'''July 17, 1902:'''
*'''July 17, 1902:'''
** Korea's official acceptance by cable.
** Korea's official acceptance by cable. <ref name="G4" />
*'''July 19, 1902:'''
*'''July 19, 1902:'''
** First big truss of Varied Industries building placed.
** First big truss of Varied Industries building placed. <ref name="G4" />
*'''July 28, 1902:'''
*'''July 28, 1902:'''
** China's official acceptance by cable.
** China's official acceptance by cable. <ref name="G4" />
** Tesson tract leased, completing site.
** Tesson tract leased, completing site. <ref name="G4" />


==August==
==August==
*'''August 2, 1902:'''
*'''August 2, 1902:'''
** Contracts for electric conduits awarded.
** Contracts for electric conduits awarded. <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 4, 1902:'''
*'''August 4, 1902:'''
** Contract awarded for Liberal Arts building.
** Contract awarded for Liberal Arts building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 5, 1902:'''
*'''August 5, 1902:'''
** Special Commissioner Walter Williams banqueted on return from Europe and Asia.
** Special Commissioner Walter Williams banqueted on return from Europe and Asia. <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 7, 1902:'''
*'''August 7, 1902:'''
** Pre-Exposition restaurant concessions granted.
** Pre-Exposition restaurant concessions granted. <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 12, 1902:'''
*'''August 12, 1902:'''
** Grading of lagoons and avenues begun.
** Grading of lagoons and avenues begun. <ref name="G4" />
** Norris B. Gregg as Concessions Director, and Geo. D. Markham, Chief of Music Bureau, confirmed.
** Norris B. Gregg as Concessions Director, and Geo. D. Markham, Chief of Music Bureau, confirmed. <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 13, 1902:'''
*'''August 13, 1902:'''
** Tennessee editors visit the grounds.
** Tennessee editors visit the grounds. <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 20, 1902:'''
*'''August 20, 1902:'''
** First child born on World's Fair site. [Louisiana O'Leary]
** First child born on World's Fair site. [Louisiana O'Leary] <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 23, 1902:'''
*'''August 23, 1902:'''
** Contracts awarded for grading for Agricultural and Horticultural buildings.
** Contracts awarded for grading for Agricultural and Horticultural buildings. <ref name="G4" />
*'''August 30, 1902:
*'''August 30, 1902:
** Corner stone of Hall of Congresses laid.
** Corner stone of Hall of Congresses laid. <ref name="G4" />
==September==
==September==
*'''September 3, 1902:'''
*'''September 3, 1902:'''
** Kansas commissioners visit grounds.
** Kansas commissioners visit grounds. <ref name="G4" />
*'''September 6, 1902:'''
*'''September 6, 1902:'''
** World's Fair site baby christened Louisiana O'Leary.
** World's Fair site baby christened Louisiana O'Leary. <ref name="G4" />
*'''September 12, 1902:'''
*'''September 12, 1902:'''
** Mr. Ho-Yo, Chinese Consul General at New York entertained on the grounds.
** Mr. Ho-Yo, Chinese Consul General at New York entertained on the grounds.<ref name="G4" />
*'''September 17, 1902:'''
*'''September 17, 1902:'''
** Leveling of two Wilderness hills completed.
** Leveling of two Wilderness hills completed. <ref name="G4" />
*'''September 22, 1902:'''
*'''September 22, 1902:'''
** Contract let for Mines and Metallurgy building. Cost $498,000.
** Contract let for Mines and Metallurgy building. Cost $498,000. <ref name="G4" />
*'''September 23, 1902:'''
*'''September 23, 1902:'''
** F. W. Ruckstuhl appointed Chief of Sculpture.
** F. W. Ruckstuhl appointed Chief of Sculpture. <ref name="G4" />
*'''September 26, 1902:'''
*'''September 26, 1902:'''
** Robert Aull [park commissioner] appointed Chief of Horse section of Live Stock exhibit.
** Robert Aull [park commissioner] appointed Chief of Horse section of Live Stock exhibit. <ref name="G4" />
*'''September 27, 1902:'''
*'''September 27, 1902:'''
** China promises by cable unprecedented exhibit.
** China promises by cable unprecedented exhibit. <ref name="G4" />
==Octoboer==
==Octoboer==
*'''October 1, 1902:'''
*'''October 1, 1902:'''
** Meeting of National Commissioners.
** Meeting of National Commissioners. <ref name="G4" />
** Sites allotted to twelve states, Philippines, Fraternity building, T.P.A. and Burns' cottage.
** Sites allotted to twelve states, Philippines, Fraternity building, T.P.A. and Burns' cottage.<ref name="G4" />
** Mrs. J. L. Blair elected president Board of Lady Managers; vacancies filled; new members added.
** Mrs. J. L. Blair elected president Board of Lady Managers; vacancies filled; new members added.<ref name="G4" />
*'''October 2, 1902:'''
*'''October 2, 1902:'''
** Sites selected by West Virginia, New Hampshire, Montana, Utah and Porto Rico.
** Sites selected by West Virginia, New Hampshire, Montana, Utah and Porto Rico. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 4, 1902:'''
*'''October 4, 1902:'''
** Cornerstone [of Wash-U's] New Dormitory building laid.
** Cornerstone [of Wash-U's] New Dormitory building laid. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 6, 1902:'''
*'''October 6, 1902:'''
** A. R. Nuncio, Mexican Commissioner General, secured space for Mexico.
** A. R. Nuncio, Mexican Commissioner General, secured space for Mexico. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 9, 1902:'''
*'''October 9, 1902:'''
** Offices of National Commission moved to Administration building.
** Offices of National Commission moved to Administration building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 11, 1902:'''
*'''October 11, 1902:'''
** Contracts awarded for Manufactures building.
** Contracts awarded for Manufactures building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 18, 1902:'''
*'''October 18, 1902:'''
** Contract let for cascades and gardens.
** Contract let for cascades and gardens. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 23, 1902:'''
*'''October 23, 1902:'''
** Association of Illinois Baptists visit grounds.
** Association of Illinois Baptists visit grounds. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 25, 1902:'''
*'''October 25, 1902:'''
* Mrs. James L. Blair, President of Board of Lady Managers, raised flag during dedication of Press Building.
* Mrs. James L. Blair, President of Board of Lady Managers, raised flag during dedication of Press Building.
** Cornerstone [of Wash-U's] Physical Culture building laid.
** Cornerstone [of Wash-U's] Physical Culture building laid. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 26, 1902:'''
*'''October 26, 1902:'''
** Visit of Chicago Press Club.
** Visit of Chicago Press Club. <ref name="G4" />
** Press building dedicated.
** Press building dedicated. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 30, 1902:'''
*'''October 30, 1902:'''
** Commission appointed by Bolivia.
** Commission appointed by Bolivia. <ref name="G4" />
*'''October 31, 1902:'''
*'''October 31, 1902:'''
** Formal acceptance by Germany.
** Formal acceptance by Germany. <ref name="G4" />
==November==
==November==
*'''November 3, 1902:'''
*'''November 3, 1902:'''
** Prof. E. R. Kroeger appointed director of programme and awards, Bureau of Music.
** Prof. E. R. Kroeger appointed director of programme and awards, Bureau of Music. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 6, 1902:'''
*'''November 6, 1902:'''
** Dr. Theodore Lewald named Imperial Commissioner for Germany.
** Dr. Theodore Lewald named Imperial Commissioner for Germany. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 8, 1902:'''
*'''November 8, 1902:'''
** Visit of Crown Prince of Siam and suite.
** Visit of Crown Prince of Siam and suite. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 11, 1902:'''
*'''November 11, 1902:'''
** Miss Florence Hayward sent on special commission to foreign countries.
** Miss Florence Hayward sent on special commission to foreign countries. <ref name="G4" />
** Sale of 50,000 souvenir gold dollars authorized.
** Sale of 50,000 souvenir gold dollars authorized. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 12, 1902:'''
*'''November 12, 1902:'''
** National Federation of Women's Clubs voted to meet in St. Louis in 1904.
** National Federation of Women's Clubs voted to meet in St. Louis in 1904. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 14, 1902:'''
*'''November 14, 1902:'''
** Contract awarded for United States Government building.
** Contract awarded for United States Government building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 17, 1902:'''
*'''November 17, 1902:'''
** Meeting of Board of Lady Managers in New York.
** Meeting of Board of Lady Managers in New York. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 19, 1902:'''
*'''November 19, 1902:'''
** German Imperial Commissioner's official visit.
** German Imperial Commissioner's official visit. <ref name="G4" />
*'''November 27, 1902:'''
*'''November 27, 1902:'''
** Adolphus Busch, chairman Foreign Affairs Committee, banqueted German Imperial Commissioner.
** Adolphus Busch, chairman Foreign Affairs Committee, banqueted German Imperial Commissioner. <ref name="G4" />
==December==
==December==
*'''December, 1902:'''
*'''December, 1902:'''
** The first exhibit arrived upon the exposition grounds. This was a large marine type boiler from Germany sent by the Duesseldorf-Ratinger Company of Duesseldorf which was immediately installed as a part of the pre exposition power plant.
** The first exhibit arrived upon the exposition grounds. This was a large marine type boiler from Germany sent by the Duesseldorf-Ratinger Company of Duesseldorf which was immediately installed as a part of the pre exposition power plant. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 5, 1902:'''
*'''December 5, 1902:'''
** Reservation of 120 acres set apart for concessions department.
** Reservation of 120 acres set apart for concessions department. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 6, 1902:'''
*'''December 6, 1902:'''
** Site for German building located.
** Site for German building located. <ref name="G4" />
** Announcement that President Roosevelt would attend dedication.
** Announcement that President Roosevelt would attend dedication. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 9, 1902:'''
*'''December 9, 1902:'''
** Howard J. Rogers appointed Director of International Congresses.
** Howard J. Rogers appointed Director of International Congresses. <ref name="G4" />
** Capt. Perry Bartholow appointed local treasurer at Administration building.
** Capt. Perry Bartholow appointed local treasurer at Administration building. <ref name="G4" />
** F. D. Hirschberg and W. W. Green elected directors.
** F. D. Hirschberg and W. W. Green elected directors. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 12, 1902:'''
*'''December 12, 1902:'''
** Commissioner Barrett declined Japanese mission.
** Commissioner Barrett declined Japanese mission. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 16, 1902:'''
*'''December 16, 1902:'''
** Contract awarded for Transportation building.
** Contract awarded for Transportation building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 20, 1902:'''
*'''December 20, 1902:'''
** Flag Day - Administration building decorated with flags of all nations.
** Flag Day - Administration building decorated with flags of all nations. <ref name="G4" />
** Contract awarded for restaurant pavilion.
** Contract awarded for restaurant pavilion. <ref name="G4" />
** F. D. Hirschberg made Chairman Committee on Entertainment and Reception.
** F. D. Hirschberg made Chairman Committee on Entertainment and Reception. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 22, 1902:'''
*'''December 22, 1902:'''
** First consignment of souvenir dollars received.
** First consignment of souvenir dollars received. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 23, 1902:'''
*'''December 23, 1902:'''
** Committee appointed to arrange for International Medical Congress.
** Committee appointed to arrange for International Medical Congress. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 24, 1902:'''
*'''December 24, 1902:'''
** Emperor of Morocco promised great exhibit.
** Emperor of Morocco promised great exhibit. <ref name="G4" />
** Mr. Kee-Owyang selected site for Chinese building.
** Mr. Kee-Owyang selected site for Chinese building. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 26, 1902:'''
*'''December 26, 1902:'''
** F. W. Ruckstuhl resigned as Chief of Sculpture. Carl T. F. Bitter named as successor.
** F. W. Ruckstuhl resigned as Chief of Sculpture. Carl T. F. Bitter named as successor. <ref name="G4" />
** Banquet of Chicago Commercial Club attended by Exposition officers.
** Banquet of Chicago Commercial Club attended by Exposition officers. <ref name="G4" />
*'''December 31, 1902:'''
*'''December 31, 1902:'''
** Missouri State Teachers' Association at the site.
** Missouri State Teachers' Association at the site. <ref name="G4" />
 


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Below is a list of events that happened during 1902.

Early 1902[edit | edit source]

  • Press Building built.

January[edit | edit source]

  • January, 1902:
    • Lease of 9 Washington University campus buildings begins & Fair officials & personnel move in, the lease to be ended on January 1 following the Fair's closing.
  • January 4, 1902:
    • $200,000 set apart for air-ship contests. [1]
    • Contract let for sewer work. [probably River des Peres underground channel] (see January 6, 1902) [1]
  • January 6, 1902:
    • The first contract awarded by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company was signed, authorizing the excavation and framing of the River Des Peres underground channel and creating separate sewage and storm water piping, connecting with 104 different palace and exhibit building outlets in addition to street and drain field pipes. (see December 28, 1901)
  • January 7, 1902:
    • Work began on the River Des Peres underground channel. (see January 8, 1902)
  • January 8, 1902:
    • Work began on the River Des Peres underground channel. (see January 7, 1902) [1]
  • January 11, 1902:
    • Miss Helen Miller Gould, of the Board of Lady Managers, arrived in St. Louis in the afternoon and remained until the following Tuesday. President and Mrs. Francis tendered her a reception at their residence from 8 to 10 pm. Invitations were sent to company directors & their wives, also to the members of the National Commission, and all the members of the Board of Lady Managers. As the reception was official, invitations were confined to those mentioned.
    • Col. John A. Ockerson made Chief of Liberal Arts.[1]

January 12, 1902:

    • F. W. Taylor, [made] Chief of Agriculture.
  • January 14, 1902:
    • Dr. L. H. Laidley made Medical Director.
  • January 16, 1902
    • Contract let for electric plant.

February[edit | edit source]

  • February 3, 1902:
    • Contract let for Varied Industries building. [1]
  • February 13, 1902:
    • Col. E. A. Godwin took command of Jefferson Guards. (see February 26, 1902)[1]
  • February 18, 1899:
    • Contract let for Textile building.[1]
  • February 26, 1902:
    • Lieutenant-Colonel E.A. Godwin, 9th Cavalry, United States Army, was detailed as Jefferson Guard commandant and reported for duty. The entire staff of the Jefferson Guard commandant was made up of officers detailed from the regular army. (see February 13, 1902)[2]

March[edit | edit source]

  • March 4, 1902:
    • Second election of directors. [1]
  • March 8, 1902:
    • Contract let for Electricity building. [1]
  • March 10, 1902:
    • Fifty thousand dollars appropriated by Minnesota. [1]
  • March 11, 1902:
    • France asked for 40,000 square meters floor space. [1]
  • March 12, 1902:
    • Exposition officers re-elected. [1]
  • March 14, 1902:
    • City Council authorized issue of city bonds. [1]
  • March 20, 1902:
    • New York appropriated $100,000. [1]
    • Peru officially accepted invitation. [1]
  • March 29, 1902:
  • French Congress appropriated $120,000 for exhibits. [1]
  • March 31, 1902:
    • C. F. Wennerstrum, [made] Commissioner to Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. [1]

April[edit | edit source]

  • An iron fence was put in place around the Fairgrounds.[1]
  • April 1, 1902:
    • Directors ratified condemnation proceedings. [1]
    • Call for payment of all stock subscriptions. [1]
  • April 3, 1902:
  • April 4, 1902:
    • Burns' Cottage Association organized.[1]
    • Irish Committee appointed to raise $500,000. [1]
    • Found impossible to obtain structural steel in time to complete buildings for 1903.[1]
  • April 5, 1902:
    • Canada officially accepted invitation.[1]
  • April 8, 1902:
    • Contract let for Machinery building. [1]
    • Governor of Alabama appointed commissioners. [1]
    • Iowa appropriates $150,000. [1]
  • April 10, 1902:
    • Aeronaut Santos Dumont arrived in New York. [1]
    • Sir Hiram Maxim offered $250,000 for successful flying machine. [1]
  • April 15, 1902:
    • M. Michael La Grave appointed by France to have charge of French interests. [1]
  • April 16, 1902:
    • Ordinance passed permitting Woman's building in Fair site. [1]
    • Arrangements made for Philippine exhibit. [1]
  • April 19, 1902:
    • Arrival in St. Louis of Santos Dumont and M. [Madamme?] Aime.[1]
  • April 21, 1902:
    • Conference on air ship contests. [1]
  • April 22, 1902:
    • Rules adopted for air ship contests. [1]
  • April 24, 1902:
    • Louisiana Purchase Day at Charleston Exposition. [South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition in Charleston , SC] [1]
  • April 26-29, 1902:
    • Laclede Building, Southwest corner of Fourth and Olive Streets] to Washington University buildings near site.[1]
  • April 30, 1902:
    • Executive Committee agreed to postpone Fair. [1]

May[edit | edit source]

    • LPE Board postpones Opening Day by one year. This allows sufficient time for European countries to plan participation and build impressive exhibits & buildings. (see May 1, 1902) [1]
  • May 1, 1902:
    • Delay of Fair opening until April 30, 1904 became official - postponement formally approved by directors. (see May, 1902) [1]
  • May 3, 1902:
    • Earliest photo of Palace of Varied Industries beginning construction, includes latticed cores erected for columns of building's colonnade. [1]
  • May 8, 1902:
    • Exposition flag provisionally adopted. [1]
  • May 12, 1902:
    • Director Isaac Schwab died. [1]
  • May 13, 1902:
    • Air ship contest to include trip to Washington and back. [1]
  • May 16, 1902:
    • $2,000 offered for World's Fair emblem. [1]
  • May 19, 1902:
    • Excavation begun for Cascades. [1]
  • May 26, 1902:
    • Sunday closing agitation begun. [1]
  • May 29, 1902:
    • Contract awarded for Liberal Arts building. [1]
  • May 30, 1902:
  • 1st flag(s) flies over Admin Bldg (therefore, flagpole[s] just mounted).
    • The River Des Peres underground channel was completed at a cost of $125,000.
  • May 31, 1902:
    • Stars and Stripes and Exposition's provisional flag ceremoniously unfurled. [1]

June[edit | edit source]

    • The LPEC offices were transferred to the Administration building on the exposition grounds.[2]
  • June 1, 1902:
    • The Jefferson Guard, a component of the United States Army, began providing police services for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition until they were disbanded on January 31, 1905. [1]
  • June 2, 1902:
    • Condemnation suits against Catlin tract. [1]
  • June 4, 1902:
    • Michel La Grave, general commissioner of the French government to the LPE, visited site. [1]
  • June 5, 1902:
    • Site selected for French building. [1]
  • June 6, 1902:
    • President Loubet of France invited to the Fair. [1]
  • June 11, 1902:
    • First piece of staff adjusted on Palace of Varied Industries building. [1]
  • June 18, 1902:
    • Wm. Hutchinson, Canada's Commissioner, at site. [1]

July[edit | edit source]

  • July 1, 1902:
    • Formal proclamation by President Roosevelt of postponement to 1904 (not 1903). [1]
    • Contract for Art palace let; cost $945,127. [1]
    • Decision to hold National Saengerfest in St. Louis in June, 1903. [1]
  • July 7, 1902:
    • First monster trusses placed on the grounds - Educational building. [1]
  • July 9, 1902:
    • Kansas commissioners visit the grounds. [1]
  • July 16, 1902:
    • Contracts made for macadam roadways, and for lagoon excavation. [1]
  • July 17, 1902:
    • Korea's official acceptance by cable. [1]
  • July 19, 1902:
    • First big truss of Varied Industries building placed. [1]
  • July 28, 1902:
    • China's official acceptance by cable. [1]
    • Tesson tract leased, completing site. [1]

August[edit | edit source]

  • August 2, 1902:
    • Contracts for electric conduits awarded. [1]
  • August 4, 1902:
    • Contract awarded for Liberal Arts building. [1]
  • August 5, 1902:
    • Special Commissioner Walter Williams banqueted on return from Europe and Asia. [1]
  • August 7, 1902:
    • Pre-Exposition restaurant concessions granted. [1]
  • August 12, 1902:
    • Grading of lagoons and avenues begun. [1]
    • Norris B. Gregg as Concessions Director, and Geo. D. Markham, Chief of Music Bureau, confirmed. [1]
  • August 13, 1902:
    • Tennessee editors visit the grounds. [1]
  • August 20, 1902:
    • First child born on World's Fair site. [Louisiana O'Leary] [1]
  • August 23, 1902:
    • Contracts awarded for grading for Agricultural and Horticultural buildings. [1]
  • August 30, 1902:
    • Corner stone of Hall of Congresses laid. [1]

September[edit | edit source]

  • September 3, 1902:
    • Kansas commissioners visit grounds. [1]
  • September 6, 1902:
    • World's Fair site baby christened Louisiana O'Leary. [1]
  • September 12, 1902:
    • Mr. Ho-Yo, Chinese Consul General at New York entertained on the grounds.[1]
  • September 17, 1902:
    • Leveling of two Wilderness hills completed. [1]
  • September 22, 1902:
    • Contract let for Mines and Metallurgy building. Cost $498,000. [1]
  • September 23, 1902:
    • F. W. Ruckstuhl appointed Chief of Sculpture. [1]
  • September 26, 1902:
    • Robert Aull [park commissioner] appointed Chief of Horse section of Live Stock exhibit. [1]
  • September 27, 1902:
    • China promises by cable unprecedented exhibit. [1]

Octoboer[edit | edit source]

  • October 1, 1902:
    • Meeting of National Commissioners. [1]
    • Sites allotted to twelve states, Philippines, Fraternity building, T.P.A. and Burns' cottage.[1]
    • Mrs. J. L. Blair elected president Board of Lady Managers; vacancies filled; new members added.[1]
  • October 2, 1902:
    • Sites selected by West Virginia, New Hampshire, Montana, Utah and Porto Rico. [1]
  • October 4, 1902:
    • Cornerstone [of Wash-U's] New Dormitory building laid. [1]
  • October 6, 1902:
    • A. R. Nuncio, Mexican Commissioner General, secured space for Mexico. [1]
  • October 9, 1902:
    • Offices of National Commission moved to Administration building. [1]
  • October 11, 1902:
    • Contracts awarded for Manufactures building. [1]
  • October 18, 1902:
    • Contract let for cascades and gardens. [1]
  • October 23, 1902:
    • Association of Illinois Baptists visit grounds. [1]
  • October 25, 1902:
  • Mrs. James L. Blair, President of Board of Lady Managers, raised flag during dedication of Press Building.
    • Cornerstone [of Wash-U's] Physical Culture building laid. [1]
  • October 26, 1902:
    • Visit of Chicago Press Club. [1]
    • Press building dedicated. [1]
  • October 30, 1902:
    • Commission appointed by Bolivia. [1]
  • October 31, 1902:
    • Formal acceptance by Germany. [1]

November[edit | edit source]

  • November 3, 1902:
    • Prof. E. R. Kroeger appointed director of programme and awards, Bureau of Music. [1]
  • November 6, 1902:
    • Dr. Theodore Lewald named Imperial Commissioner for Germany. [1]
  • November 8, 1902:
    • Visit of Crown Prince of Siam and suite. [1]
  • November 11, 1902:
    • Miss Florence Hayward sent on special commission to foreign countries. [1]
    • Sale of 50,000 souvenir gold dollars authorized. [1]
  • November 12, 1902:
    • National Federation of Women's Clubs voted to meet in St. Louis in 1904. [1]
  • November 14, 1902:
    • Contract awarded for United States Government building. [1]
  • November 17, 1902:
    • Meeting of Board of Lady Managers in New York. [1]
  • November 19, 1902:
    • German Imperial Commissioner's official visit. [1]
  • November 27, 1902:
    • Adolphus Busch, chairman Foreign Affairs Committee, banqueted German Imperial Commissioner. [1]

December[edit | edit source]

  • December, 1902:
    • The first exhibit arrived upon the exposition grounds. This was a large marine type boiler from Germany sent by the Duesseldorf-Ratinger Company of Duesseldorf which was immediately installed as a part of the pre exposition power plant. [1]
  • December 5, 1902:
    • Reservation of 120 acres set apart for concessions department. [1]
  • December 6, 1902:
    • Site for German building located. [1]
    • Announcement that President Roosevelt would attend dedication. [1]
  • December 9, 1902:
    • Howard J. Rogers appointed Director of International Congresses. [1]
    • Capt. Perry Bartholow appointed local treasurer at Administration building. [1]
    • F. D. Hirschberg and W. W. Green elected directors. [1]
  • December 12, 1902:
    • Commissioner Barrett declined Japanese mission. [1]
  • December 16, 1902:
    • Contract awarded for Transportation building. [1]
  • December 20, 1902:
    • Flag Day - Administration building decorated with flags of all nations. [1]
    • Contract awarded for restaurant pavilion. [1]
    • F. D. Hirschberg made Chairman Committee on Entertainment and Reception. [1]
  • December 22, 1902:
    • First consignment of souvenir dollars received. [1]
  • December 23, 1902:
    • Committee appointed to arrange for International Medical Congress. [1]
  • December 24, 1902:
    • Emperor of Morocco promised great exhibit. [1]
    • Mr. Kee-Owyang selected site for Chinese building. [1]
  • December 26, 1902:
    • F. W. Ruckstuhl resigned as Chief of Sculpture. Carl T. F. Bitter named as successor. [1]
    • Banquet of Chicago Commercial Club attended by Exposition officers. [1]
  • December 31, 1902:
    • Missouri State Teachers' Association at the site. [1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.000 1.001 1.002 1.003 1.004 1.005 1.006 1.007 1.008 1.009 1.010 1.011 1.012 1.013 1.014 1.015 1.016 1.017 1.018 1.019 1.020 1.021 1.022 1.023 1.024 1.025 1.026 1.027 1.028 1.029 1.030 1.031 1.032 1.033 1.034 1.035 1.036 1.037 1.038 1.039 1.040 1.041 1.042 1.043 1.044 1.045 1.046 1.047 1.048 1.049 1.050 1.051 1.052 1.053 1.054 1.055 1.056 1.057 1.058 1.059 1.060 1.061 1.062 1.063 1.064 1.065 1.066 1.067 1.068 1.069 1.070 1.071 1.072 1.073 1.074 1.075 1.076 1.077 1.078 1.079 1.080 1.081 1.082 1.083 1.084 1.085 1.086 1.087 1.088 1.089 1.090 1.091 1.092 1.093 1.094 1.095 1.096 1.097 1.098 1.099 1.100 1.101 1.102 1.103 1.104 1.105 1.106 1.107 1.108 1.109 1.110 1.111 1.112 1.113 1.114 1.115 1.116 1.117 1.118 1.119 1.120 1.121 1.122 1.123 1.124 1.125 1.126 1.127 1.128 Wandell, Harry. Wandell's annual - Louisiana Purchase Exposition in a nutshell. 1000 facts about the World's Fair, about Saint Louis., (St. Louis, 1903)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Francis, David R. The Universal Exposition of 1904, (Louisiana purchase exposition company, 1913)
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