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{{Infobox | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = Travelers Protective Association | | name = Travelers Protective Association | ||
| image = Travelers Protective Association.jpg | | image = Travelers Protective Association.jpg | ||
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| image_size = 400px | |||
| caption = Travelers Protective Association | | caption = Travelers Protective Association | ||
| alternate_name = T.P.A. Building | | alternate_name = T.P.A. Building | ||
| | | location = [[Plateau of States]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = 1 | ||
| | | construction_cost= $12,000 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|12,000|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| | | furnishing_cost = $8,000 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|9,000|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
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| | | dimensions = 176' x 160' | ||
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Located on the [[Plateau of States]], between the State buildings of [[Washington]] and [[Louisiana]], the Travelers Protective Association building served visitors to the fair. | |||
==Before the Fair== | ==Before the Fair== | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
This building was an elaborately designed two-story temple-like structure. | |||
It has a large central hall for receptions, lounging, toilet and other rooms. | |||
At the farther end the hall opens into an assembly room with a stage for entertainment. | |||
The building contained smoking & lounging rooms as well as a billiard parlor and dining hall. | |||
A ladies parlor and offices comprised the second floor rooms. | |||
==After the Fair== | ==After the Fair== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Plateau of States]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:25, 4 December 2022
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| Alternative names | T.P.A. Building |
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| Location | Plateau of States |
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $12,000 ($361,911 in 2021) |
| Furnishing Cost | $8,000 ($271,433 in 2021) |
| Architecture | |
| Dimensions | 176' x 160' |
Located on the Plateau of States, between the State buildings of Washington and Louisiana, the Travelers Protective Association building served visitors to the fair.
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
This building was an elaborately designed two-story temple-like structure.
It has a large central hall for receptions, lounging, toilet and other rooms.
At the farther end the hall opens into an assembly room with a stage for entertainment.
The building contained smoking & lounging rooms as well as a billiard parlor and dining hall.
A ladies parlor and offices comprised the second floor rooms.
