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Revision as of 17:52, 9 November 2022
 Montana State Building | |
| Construction Cost | $20,000 (equivalent to $603,185 in 2021) |
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Montana's entry was placed towards the northwestern part of the Plateau of States. The 124 by 90 foot, building emphasized the strength and grandeur of the state with modified Doric architecture.
Etymology
Before the Fair
Description
The interior was arranged for comfort, and on hot days, one could open up the entire building on warm days. The exterior wall were wood covered grooved sheathing, then ivory-white stucco. It took $7,000 to maintain, out of that sum, one thousand was used from entertainment.
Inside, the main reception hall showcased the 36 foot high domed ceiling.
One of the prominent features in the interior of the building was the 8 x 12 foot mural by Paxton of the Custer Massacre at Little Big Horn. An onyx mantle from Montana was also greatly admired. The state shield, in gold, copper, silver, and Montana sapphires, was one of the most interesting features of the interior decorations.
There were drinking fountain available to the public.
Montana palace exhibits occupied the Palaces of: Mines and Metallurgy (gold nuggets valued at 40,000 dollars and copper), Agriculture, Education, Horticulture, and Forestry, Fish and Game.
In the Mines Palace, the grand prize was awarded to Montana.
In the Palace of Agriculture, the state received 209 medals.
