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{{short description|French National Pavilion}} | {{short description|French National Pavilion}} | ||
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| name = French National Pavilion | | name = French National Pavilion | ||
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| caption = French National Pavilion | | caption = French National Pavilion | ||
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| dedication_day = May 16, 1904 | |||
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France's [[National Pavilion]] at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was a 15 acre replica of the historic Grand Trianon at Versailles during the reign of King Louis XIV. It was situated on Forsythe Ave., (also called the Olympian Way). | France's [[National Pavilion]] at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was a 15 acre replica of the historic Grand Trianon at Versailles during the reign of King Louis XIV. It was situated on Forsythe Ave., (also called the Olympian Way). | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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The Grand Trianon was one of the favorite residences of Napoleon, and its grand design and extensive grounds and gardens was reproduced quite well with striking results. | The Grand Trianon was one of the favorite residences of Napoleon, and its grand design and extensive grounds and gardens was reproduced quite well with striking results. | ||
A broad driveway led up a gentle slope to the court of The | A broad driveway led up a gentle slope to the court of The Trianon pavilion. The 15 acres were beautifully cared for and included ponds, and gardens. The pavilions huge grounds contained reproductions of several beautiful chalets of Marie Antoinette. | ||
The French Government sent bearing-age fruit trees, roses and other flora across the seas to help landscape the area. Some of the espaliered trees were trained in shape ten years prior to the Fair. | The French Government sent bearing-age fruit trees, roses and other flora across the seas to help landscape the area. Some of the espaliered trees were trained in shape ten years prior to the Fair. | ||
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Many fairgoers marveled at the scale and spender of the salons (massive rooms with ornate paintings, frescos and ceiling art). The salons included rare and decorative vases, statues, jewelry, glasswork. Another showcased an exhibit of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris. | Many fairgoers marveled at the scale and spender of the salons (massive rooms with ornate paintings, frescos and ceiling art). The salons included rare and decorative vases, statues, jewelry, glasswork. Another showcased an exhibit of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris. | ||
==After the Fair== | ==After the Fair== | ||
[[File:France - Ante Room.jpg]] |First Post office | |||
[[File:France-Artificial Lake.jpg]] | Mailing Room | |||
[[File:France-Ceiling.jpg]] | Stationary Room | |||
[[File:France-Ceiling2.jpg]] |First Post office | |||
[[File:France-Cloisenne.jpg ]]| Mailing Room | |||
[[File:France-Gobelin Room.jpg]] | Stationary Room | |||
[[File:France-Parlor.jpg]] |First Post office | |||
[[File:France-Stairway.jpg]] | Mailing Room | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery | class="center" | mode=packed-hover | widths=150px heights=150px>> | |||
File:France - Ante Room.jpg | Ante Room | |||
File:France-Artificial Lake.jpg | Artificial Lake | |||
File:France-Ceiling.jpg | Ceiling Fresco | |||
File:France-Ceiling2.jpg |Ceiling Fresco | |||
File:France-Cloisenne.jpg | Cloisonné | |||
File:France-Gobelin Room.jpg | Gobelin | |||
File:France-Parlor.jpg |Parlor | |||
File:France-Stairway.jpg | Stairway | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Place of Nations]] | ||
Revision as of 05:20, 26 November 2022
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| Location | Place of Nations |
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| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $142,000 ($4.28 million in 2021) |
| Dates | |
| Dedication Day | May 16, 1904 |
France's National Pavilion at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was a 15 acre replica of the historic Grand Trianon at Versailles during the reign of King Louis XIV. It was situated on Forsythe Ave., (also called the Olympian Way).
Description
The pavilion consisted of a central building, flanked by two wings that terminate each in a pavilion. The latter was united by 22 Ionic marble columns of red and green. The roof was surrounded, in Roman style, by a balustrade, ornamented with vases and beautiful groups of figures. Corresponding balustrade extended along the front below, in the center of which stood a massive yet handsome iron gate opening to the principal entrance. The entire front measured 534 feet.
The Grand Trianon was one of the favorite residences of Napoleon, and its grand design and extensive grounds and gardens was reproduced quite well with striking results.
A broad driveway led up a gentle slope to the court of The Trianon pavilion. The 15 acres were beautifully cared for and included ponds, and gardens. The pavilions huge grounds contained reproductions of several beautiful chalets of Marie Antoinette.
The French Government sent bearing-age fruit trees, roses and other flora across the seas to help landscape the area. Some of the espaliered trees were trained in shape ten years prior to the Fair.
The building was open to visitors with passes daily, except Wednesday, from 9 am. to 6 pm., and to others on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 2 pm. to 5 pm.
On the ground floor were apartments as well as a picture gallery and the billiard room. In one display case was a lock of Napoleon's hair.
The right wing had three rooms filled with the exhibits of the City of Paris, including engravings of the masterpieces which decorated the City Hall of Paris. Two rooms were filled with a splendid exhibit of porcelains and bisques from the porcelain factory of Sevres, including a statue of Lafayette by Houdon. The ceilings of the galleries d'honneur, at the rear, were ornamented with three great paintings, typical of Liberte, Bgalite and Fraternities. Large gobelins (tapestries), of the period of Louis XIV. decorated the wall.
Many fairgoers marveled at the scale and spender of the salons (massive rooms with ornate paintings, frescos and ceiling art). The salons included rare and decorative vases, statues, jewelry, glasswork. Another showcased an exhibit of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris.
After the Fair
|First Post office
| Mailing Room
| Stationary Room
|First Post office
| Mailing Room
| Stationary Room
|First Post office
| Mailing Room
Gallery
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Ante Room
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Artificial Lake
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Ceiling Fresco
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Ceiling Fresco
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Cloisonné
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Gobelin
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Parlor
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Stairway
