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There was an elaborate model city at the fair.
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==Before the Fair==
==Description==
As one entered the Fair from the Lindell Street, the Model City was the first attraction you would see. 
The Model City was a four-block area that showcased how an idea town could look like. This was an important attraction for city planners, officials as well as administrators and civilians.  1,200 feet of roadway featured ten different variations of paving. There were illuminated signs, water and sewer service, lamp posts, public clocks, fountains, as well as a miniature city park all to illustrate what can be done in a town.
It was even suggested that the Model City be called "Spotless Town!"


National Cash Register as well as the Salvation Army both sponsored a building at the Model City.


Major cities including: New York, Atlantic City, Kansas City, and San Francisco had buildings along the street. The New York building alone cost $86,500 dollars to build, complete with a subway model, and numerous plans for bridges and tunnels.


==Buildings==
==Buildings==
===Exhibits===
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*[[Artificial Stone]]
*[[Automobile Charging Station]]  
*[[Automobile Charging Station]]  
*[[Bank]]  
*[[Bank]]  
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*[[Women's Anchorage Building]]
*[[Women's Anchorage Building]]
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==Municipal Exhibits==
===Municipal Exhibits===
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*[[Kansas City Casino]]  
*[[Kansas City Casino]]  
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*[[San Francisco]]  
*[[San Francisco]]  
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==Restaurants==
===Restaurants===
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*[[American Inn]]  
*[[American Inn]]  
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*[[Voney's]] Quick Meal Restaurant  
*[[Voney's]] Quick Meal Restaurant  
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==See also==
==Notes==
==References==
==External links==




[[Category:Model City]]
[[Category:Model City]]

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