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==Areas==
==Areas==
The Fair can be broken into twelve areas, with many buildings contained in each area.
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* Most of the amusements were on [[The Pike]].
*[[Main Picture]] - The central portion of the fair, hosting the Palaces
* Some attractions were located [[Off The Pike]].
*[[The Pike]] - A mile-long amusement lane, similar to a midway.
* States had their own displays on the [[Plateau of States]].
*[[Plateau of States]] - An elevated plateau, where many of the State buildings were built.
* Twelve Great Palaces made up the [[Main Picture]].
*[[National Pavilion]] - Many international buildings were located here.
* Various Nations had displays in the [[National Pavilion]]s.
*[[Anthropology Area]] - Tribes of Native Americans were displayed in this area.
* The newly acquired Philippines had a large [[Philippine Exhibit]].
*[[Philippine Exhibit]] - The newly acquired Philippines were showcased here.
* Mining Technology was on display in the [[Mining Gulch]].
*[[Agriculture Area]] - Many outdoor exhibits based on farm life were hosted here.
* Many buildings were leased from [[Washington University]].
*[[The Trail]] - A forested area with many attractions, and some state buildings.
* There was a complete [[Model City]].
*[[Mining Gulch]] - A natural valley filled with outdoor mining exhibits.
* There were also buildings on [[The Trail]].
*[[Washington University]] - Contained many administration buildings, and attractions.
* There were many [[Support Buildings]] on the Grounds.
*[[Model City]] - A demonstration of urban planning.
*[[Support Buildings]] - The fair required many support structures to ensure operation.
 
* There were many ways to get [[Transportation]] at the fair.
* There were many ways to get [[Transportation]] at the fair.


Revision as of 23:19, 11 November 2022

1904 World's Fair
Painting of the Main Picture
Official NameLouisiana Purchase Exposition
Theme100th Anniversary Celebration of the Louisiana Purchase
LocationForest Park, Missouri
Fair PresidentDavid Rowland Francis
DatesApril 30th - December 1st, 1904 (215 days)
Hours9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Area1,272 acres
Size9,500 feet long, 6,000 feet wide (roughly 2 square miles)
Cost$50,000,000 (equivalent to $1,507,962,963 in 2021)
Daily Admission50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children
Total Attendance19,694,855
Average Daily Attendance85,197
Opening Day Attendance187,793, 178,423 paid
Best Month AttendanceSeptember (3,651,873)
Number of Days to See Everything17-18
Number of Buildings1,576
Total Walkway & Roadways75 miles
Ice Plant Production300 tons of ice per day
Fair SecurityJefferson Guard
Landscape ArchitectGeorge E Kessler
Trees & Landscaping cost$1,679,000 (equivalent to $50,637,396 in 2021)

Informally known as The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was arguably the grandest World's Fair ever, hosted by the fourth largest city in the United States St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. Opened on April 30, 1904, The Fair (delayed one year), celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase which more than doubled the size of the United States.

An army of over 10,000 laborers, head by designer George Kessler transformed the Fair's 1,272-acre site, which was located at the present-day western edge of Forest Park and the city of St. Louis as well as the campus of Washington University. It was the largest and most beautiful of the Victorian-era World's Fairs. Ex-mayor of St. Louis, David Rowland Francis, was the main driving force behind securing the Fair's financing, supervising its building, and the gathering of the Exposition's exhibits. He also served as the Exposition's president.

After the construction was finished, there was over 1,500 buildings on the fairgrounds, connected by some 75 miles of roads and walkways. It was said to be impossible to give even a hurried glance at the entire Fair in less than a week. The Palace of Agriculture alone covered some 20 acres.

Areas

The Fair can be broken into twelve areas, with many buildings contained in each area.

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