Weather Bureau and Map: Difference between revisions
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
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Latest revision as of 03:48, 6 March 2024
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| Alternative names | Observatory |
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| Location | Philippine Exhibit |
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $18,291 ($551,643 in 2021) |
An interesting feature of the Philippine Exhibit was a large relief map made by Father Algue, the Jesuit Priest, who was in charge of the Manila Observatory. His map covered an area of 110 x 75 feet. More than 2,000 islands were shown.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Various weather instruments were located in towers erected on the Philippine Exhibit and were demonstrated within the observatory. The map was located directly outside this building, with a raised walkway encircling the map for easy viewing.
