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{{short description|Rhode Island State Building}} | {{short description|Rhode Island State Building}} | ||
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| name = Rhode Island State Building | | name = Rhode Island State Building | ||
| image = Rhode Island State Building.jpg | | image = Rhode Island State Building.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_size = 400px | |||
| caption = Rhode Island State Building | | caption = Rhode Island State Building | ||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [[Plateau of States]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = | ||
| | | construction_cost= $20,300 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|20,300|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| furnishing_cost = $6,242 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|6,242.80|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | |||
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| profit = | | profit = | ||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = Mauran, Russell and Garden, of Saint Louis | ||
| | | dimensions = 101' x 61' | ||
| | | adult_entry = | ||
| child_entry = | |||
| opening_day = | |||
| dedication_day = June 1, 1904 | |||
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| other = | | other = | ||
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Rhode Island's entry faced north on Colonial Avenue; the site selected was in the extreme southeast corner of the [[Plateau of States]], on high land, backed by a beautiful grove of oaks and walnuts. | Rhode Island's entry faced north on Colonial Avenue; the site selected was in the extreme southeast corner of the [[Plateau of States]], on high land, backed by a beautiful grove of oaks and walnuts. Adjoining to the east was [[Indiana]]; to the west, [[Nevada]]. To the rear of the building sat the [[Inside Inn]]. | ||
==Before the Fair== | ==Before the Fair== | ||
Thornton & Thornton of Providence, selected from sixteen sets of plans submitted in open competition by Rhode Island architects. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Rhode Island Building imitated in cement the material of | The Rhode Island Building imitated in cement the material of the Stephen H. Smith mansion in the town of Lincoln, seam-faced granite taken from the quarry on the estate. That crazy-quilt exterior effect of varied colors and odd-shaped stones is a faithful reproduction of the granite houses of the time. | ||
This building is colonial in design with large piazzas and a commodious roof garden. | |||
Inside, the building borrowed from the best colonial examples to be found in the Rhode Island plantations. All the rooms had large open fireplaces with gas logs, and their colonial mantels were loaned to the State by their owners. | |||
The first floor contained a state hall, which through the left, one could enter a writing room and a ladies pallor. The state hall, was a reproduction of the interior of the old Baptist meeting house in Providence. | |||
To the right of the state hall, was a reading room, an information bureau and a smoking pallor. | |||
The | The main staircase was finished in mahogany with old ivory trimmings. The balustrade is perfect in detail, even to the reproduction of the nine different kinds of railings which the hand-carver in the early part of the 1800s wrought. Of the touches of the modern are the great stained glass windows at the staircase landing, the design secured through competition in the Rhode Island School of Design, and just to the right of the broad stairs the Kingsbury piano, with its Imperial player, sends a flood of melody to every room. | ||
On the second floor there was more of the modern in another Conover in the executive room, where are portraits of Governor Garvin and Senators Aldrich and Wetmore. Scarlet hangings gave a richness which combines well with the massive mahogany. In the center is one of the handsomest oval mahogany tables to be found in the Plateau, and a davenport, upholstered in scarlet plush. | |||
The second floor contained four chamber room, an executive room, the commissioner office and a colonial hall. Each floor had toilets, while the second floor was equipped with baths. | |||
One of the highlights of the building was a cut glass chandelier that had been a gift from Marie Antoinette to Lafayette in 1826. | One of the highlights of the building was a cut glass chandelier that had been a gift from Marie Antoinette to Lafayette in 1826. | ||
Apart from the sleeping quarters, the entire building was devoted to public use. | Apart from the sleeping quarters, the entire building was devoted to public use. | ||
==After the Fair== | ==After the Fair== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[[https://greatroadheritagecampus.org/ | Stephen H. Smith Mansion]] | |||
[[Category:Plateau of States]] | [[Category:Plateau of States]] | ||
Revision as of 05:34, 19 November 2022
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| Location | Plateau of States |
|---|---|
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $20,300 ($612,233 in 2021) |
| Furnishing Cost | $6,242 ($188,278 in 2021) |
| Dates | |
| Dedication Day | June 1, 1904 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Mauran, Russell and Garden, of Saint Louis |
| Dimensions | 101' x 61' |
Rhode Island's entry faced north on Colonial Avenue; the site selected was in the extreme southeast corner of the Plateau of States, on high land, backed by a beautiful grove of oaks and walnuts. Adjoining to the east was Indiana; to the west, Nevada. To the rear of the building sat the Inside Inn.
Before the Fair
Thornton & Thornton of Providence, selected from sixteen sets of plans submitted in open competition by Rhode Island architects.
Description
The Rhode Island Building imitated in cement the material of the Stephen H. Smith mansion in the town of Lincoln, seam-faced granite taken from the quarry on the estate. That crazy-quilt exterior effect of varied colors and odd-shaped stones is a faithful reproduction of the granite houses of the time.
This building is colonial in design with large piazzas and a commodious roof garden.
Inside, the building borrowed from the best colonial examples to be found in the Rhode Island plantations. All the rooms had large open fireplaces with gas logs, and their colonial mantels were loaned to the State by their owners.
The first floor contained a state hall, which through the left, one could enter a writing room and a ladies pallor. The state hall, was a reproduction of the interior of the old Baptist meeting house in Providence.
To the right of the state hall, was a reading room, an information bureau and a smoking pallor.
The main staircase was finished in mahogany with old ivory trimmings. The balustrade is perfect in detail, even to the reproduction of the nine different kinds of railings which the hand-carver in the early part of the 1800s wrought. Of the touches of the modern are the great stained glass windows at the staircase landing, the design secured through competition in the Rhode Island School of Design, and just to the right of the broad stairs the Kingsbury piano, with its Imperial player, sends a flood of melody to every room.
On the second floor there was more of the modern in another Conover in the executive room, where are portraits of Governor Garvin and Senators Aldrich and Wetmore. Scarlet hangings gave a richness which combines well with the massive mahogany. In the center is one of the handsomest oval mahogany tables to be found in the Plateau, and a davenport, upholstered in scarlet plush.
The second floor contained four chamber room, an executive room, the commissioner office and a colonial hall. Each floor had toilets, while the second floor was equipped with baths.
One of the highlights of the building was a cut glass chandelier that had been a gift from Marie Antoinette to Lafayette in 1826.
Apart from the sleeping quarters, the entire building was devoted to public use.
After the Fair
On July 4, 1904, the Rhode Island Building was purchased by Mr. John Ringen, of St. Louis.
