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{{Infobox FairBuilding | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = Travelers Protective Association | | name = Travelers Protective Association | ||
| image = Travelers Protective Association.jpg | | image = Travelers Protective Association.jpg | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_size = 400px | | 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]] | | location = [[Plateau of States]] | ||
| no_buildings = | | no_buildings = 1 | ||
| construction_cost= $12,000 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|12,000|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | | 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}}) | | furnishing_cost = $8,000 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|9,000|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| profit = | | profit = | ||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| architect = | | floorplan_image = | ||
| dimensions = | | ticket_image = | ||
| architect = | |||
| dimensions = 176' x 160' | |||
| adult_entry = | | adult_entry = | ||
| child_entry = | | child_entry = | ||
| opening_day = | | opening_day = | ||
| dedication_day = | | dedication_day = | ||
| special_day = | | special_day = | ||
| other = | | other = | ||
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It has a large central hall for receptions, lounging, toilet and other rooms. | 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. | The building contained smoking & lounging rooms as well as a billiard parlor and dining hall. | ||
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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.
