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==January== | ==January== | ||
*'''January 12, 1901:''' | *'''January 12, 1901:''' | ||
** Popular subscription of $5,000,000 completed. | ** Popular subscription of $5,000,000 completed. <ref name="G4">Wandell, Harry. ''Wandell's annual - Louisiana Purchase Exposition in a nutshell. 1000 facts about the World's Fair, about Saint Louis.'', (St. Louis, 1903)</ref> | ||
*'''January 25, 1901:''' | *'''January 25, 1901:''' | ||
** Certificate of fulfillment of St. Louis' [$5,000,000] pledge presented to Congress. | ** Certificate of fulfillment of St. Louis' [$5,000,000] pledge presented to Congress. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
** Tawney bill read in Congress. | ** Tawney bill read in Congress. | ||
==March== | ==March== | ||
*'''March 4, 1901:''' | *'''March 4, 1901:''' | ||
** Congress, in the last hour of its session, approves an appropriations bill for a $5 million aid to support of a St. Louis World s Fair. Together with $5M from the city of St. Louis (via a bond issue), and $5M in private shares (stock sales), this provides seed money to build the Fair. | ** Congress, in the last hour of its session, approves an appropriations bill for a $5 million aid to support of a St. Louis World s Fair. Together with $5M from the city of St. Louis (via a bond issue), and $5M in private shares (stock sales), this provides seed money to build the Fair. <ref name="G9">Truax, Mike, ''Timeline of Events Before and After the 1904 World's Fair'', (Word document, v.2)</ref> | ||
*'''March 30, 1901:''' | *'''March 30, 1901:''' | ||
** National Commission appointed. | ** National Commission appointed. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
==April== | ==April== | ||
*'''April 23, 1901:''' | *'''April 23, 1901:''' | ||
** National Commission met in St. Louis. | ** National Commission met in St. Louis. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
** Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company organized. | ** Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company organized. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
** Banquet by Business Men's League to commissioners and officers. | ** Banquet by Business Men's League to commissioners and officers. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''April 24, 1901:''' | *'''April 24, 1901:''' | ||
** Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. (LPEC) incorporated, comprised of David R. Francis, President, 8 Vice-presidents, a Secretary, 1 Counsel, and 93 Directors, 1/3 of which would retire after each of 3 years. D. R. Francis was one of the Directors to retire at end of Second Year. | ** Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. (LPEC) incorporated, comprised of David R. Francis, President, 8 Vice-presidents, a Secretary, 1 Counsel, and 93 Directors, 1/3 of which would retire after each of 3 years. D. R. Francis was one of the Directors to retire at end of Second Year. | ||
** National Commission organized in St. Louis. | ** National Commission organized in St. Louis. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
==May== | ==May== | ||
*'''May 2, 1901:''' | *'''May 2, 1901:''' | ||
** First meeting of the Louisiana Purchase Company Board of Directors held. David Rowland Francis is elected President. (see May 3, 1901) | ** First meeting of the Louisiana Purchase Company Board of Directors held. David Rowland Francis is elected President. (see May 3, 1901) <ref name="G2" /> | ||
*'''May 3, 1901:''' | *'''May 3, 1901:''' | ||
** First meeting of World's Fair directors. (see May 2, 1901) | ** First meeting of World's Fair directors. (see May 2, 1901) <ref name="G4" /> | ||
** Formal election of officers of the company. | ** Formal election of officers of the company. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''May 9, 1901:''' | *'''May 9, 1901:''' | ||
** Committee on Organization reported rules, etc. | ** Committee on Organization reported rules, etc. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''May 10, 1901:''' | *'''May 10, 1901:''' | ||
** Ordinance passed by Municipal Assembly permitting use of parks. | ** Ordinance passed by Municipal Assembly permitting use of parks. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''May 28, 1901:''' | *'''May 28, 1901:''' | ||
* Nine standing committees appointed. | * Nine standing committees appointed. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
** Proposed sites inspected. | ** Proposed sites inspected. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
==June== | ==June== | ||
*'''June 4, - 6, 1901:''' | *'''June 4, - 6, 1901:''' | ||
** Arguments on site heard. | ** Arguments on site heard. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''June 8 to 23, 1901:''' | *'''June 8 to 23, 1901:''' | ||
** Daily meetings of Executive Committee considered sites. | ** Daily meetings of Executive Committee considered sites. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''June 24, 1901:''' | *'''June 24, 1901:''' | ||
** Forest Park selected by Executive Committee. (see June 25, 1901) | ** Forest Park selected by Executive Committee. (see June 25, 1901) <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''June 25, 1901:''' | *'''June 25, 1901:''' | ||
** Forest Park selection by Executive Committee formally approved. | ** Forest Park selection by Executive Committee formally approved. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*** Fairground Park, Carondelet Park, etc. (see June 24, 1901) | *** Board selects Forest Park for the Fair site. Several sites in St. Louis were suggested and considered: Fairground Park, Carondelet Park, etc. (see June 24, 1901) <ref name="G9" /> | ||
*'''June 26, 1901:''' | *'''June 26, 1901:''' | ||
** Site inspected by National Commissioners. | ** Site inspected by National Commissioners. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''June 27, 1901:''' | *'''June 27, 1901:''' | ||
** Site approved by National Commissioners. | ** Site approved by National Commissioners. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
** National Commissioners issued formal declaration of its rights, duties, etc. | ** National Commissioners issued formal declaration of its rights, duties, etc. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''June 30, 1901:''' | *'''June 30, 1901:''' | ||
** Visit of World's Fair officers to Pan-American Exposition [in Buffalo, New York]. | ** Visit of World's Fair officers to Pan-American Exposition [in Buffalo, New York]. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
==July== | ==July== | ||
*'''July 2, 1901:''' | *'''July 2, 1901:''' | ||
** Dedication World's Fair building at Buffalo. | ** Dedication World's Fair building at Buffalo. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''July 4, 1901:''' | *'''July 4, 1901:''' | ||
** Commission of LPE Architects named. | ** Commission of LPE Architects named. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''July 9, 1901:''' | *'''July 9, 1901:''' | ||
** Appropriation by Board of Directors of $5,000,000 for buildings. | ** Appropriation by Board of Directors of $5,000,000 for buildings. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''July 30, 1901:''' | *'''July 30, 1901:''' | ||
** Commission of Architects adopted plans. | ** Commission of Architects adopted plans. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''July 31, 1901:''' | *'''July 31, 1901:''' | ||
** First meeting of the Committee on Ceremonies. | ** First meeting of the Committee on Ceremonies.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
==August== | ==August== | ||
*'''August 1, 1901:''' | *'''August 1, 1901:''' | ||
** Dr. David T. Day appointed Chief of Department of Mines. | ** Dr. David T. Day appointed Chief of Department of Mines. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''August 5, 1901:''' | *'''August 5, 1901:''' | ||
** Halsey C. Ives appointed Chief of Art Department. | ** Halsey C. Ives appointed Chief of Art Department.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''August 11, 1901:''' | *'''August 11, 1901:''' | ||
** Prof. Howard J. Rogers appointed Chief of Department of Education. | ** Prof. Howard J. Rogers appointed Chief of Department of Education.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''August 12, 1901:''' | *'''August 12, 1901:''' | ||
** John Barrett appointed Commissioner to Asia and Australia. | ** John Barrett appointed Commissioner to Asia and Australia.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''August 20, 1901:''' | *'''August 20, 1901:''' | ||
** He is shot and dies less than a month later. (see August 21, 1901) | ** He is shot and dies less than a month later. (see August 21, 1901)<ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''August 21, 1901:''' | *'''August 21, 1901:''' | ||
** Proclamation of the Fair by President McKinley. (see August 20, 1901) | ** Proclamation of the Fair by President McKinley. (see August 20, 1901)<ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''August 27, 1901:''' | *'''August 27, 1901:''' | ||
** Definite announcement that there would be no director general. | ** Definite announcement that there would be no director general. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''August 24, 1901:''' | *'''August 24, 1901:''' | ||
** W. I. Buchanan named for representative to South and Central America. | ** W. I. Buchanan named for representative to South and Central America.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
==September== | ==September== | ||
*'''September 3, 1901:''' | *'''September 3, 1901:''' | ||
** First stake driven by Treasurer W. H. Thompson [allegedly at site of 1st Apotheosis statue]. | ** First stake driven by Treasurer W. H. Thompson [allegedly at site of 1st Apotheosis statue]. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*** survey point for layout, behind the Palace of Art. | *** First ceremonial stake is driven. Focal survey point for layout, behind the Palace of Art. <ref name="G9" /> | ||
*'''September 10, 1901:''' | *'''September 10, 1901:''' | ||
**Second call on subscribers for stock. | **Second call on subscribers for stock. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''September 17, 1901:''' | *'''September 17, 1901:''' | ||
* F. J. V. Skiff selected for Director of Exhibits. | * F. J. V. Skiff selected for Director of Exhibits. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
** Several members of Ladies' Board named. | ** Several members of Ladies' Board named. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''September 21, 1901:''' | *'''September 21, 1901:''' | ||
* Buildings assigned to architects for designs. | * Buildings assigned to architects for designs.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
==October== | ==October== | ||
*'''October 16, 1901:''' | *'''October 16, 1901:''' | ||
** Helen M. Gould appointed first Lady Commissioner. | ** Helen M. Gould appointed first Lady Commissioner. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''October 27, 1901:''' | *'''October 27, 1901:''' | ||
** T. W. Cridler made Commissioner to Europe. | ** T. W. Cridler made Commissioner to Europe. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
==November== | ==November== | ||
*'''November 5, 1901:''' | *'''November 5, 1901:''' | ||
* Postponement [of Fair] advised by Adolphus Busch. | * Postponement [of Fair] advised by Adolphus Busch. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''November 25, 1901:''' | *'''November 25, 1901:''' | ||
** Dr. Tarleton H. Bean made Chief of Fish Department. | ** Dr. Tarleton H. Bean made Chief of Fish Department.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''November 27, 1901:''' | *'''November 27, 1901:''' | ||
** Proclamation poster published. | ** Proclamation poster published.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
==December== | ==December== | ||
*'''December 20, 1901:''' | *'''December 20, 1901:''' | ||
** Washington University tract added to site. | ** Washington University tract added to site.<ref name="G4" /> | ||
** Groundbreaking, near the main entrance. Very cold (ten below zero). | ** Groundbreaking, near the main entrance. Very cold (ten below zero). <ref name="G4" /> <ref name="G9" /> | ||
** Ceremonial banquet at Southern Hotel. | ** Ceremonial banquet at Southern Hotel. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''December 27, 1901:''' | *'''December 27, 1901:''' | ||
** Contract let for transplanting trees. | ** Contract let for transplanting trees. <ref name="G4" /> | ||
*'''December 28, 1901:''' | *'''December 28, 1901:''' | ||
** Contract let for straightening River des Peres. (see January 6, 1902) | ** Contract let for straightening River des Peres. (see January 6, 1902) <ref name="G4" /> | ||
[[Category:DailyEvents]] | [[Category:DailyEvents]] | ||
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Below is a list of events that happened during 1901.
1901
- A Laclede Gas Co. natural-gas storage facility and pumping station was built at Chouteau and Newstead avenues. The tank, known also as a gasometer, appears in the eastern horizon of many 1904 World's Fair photos. The tank was used to store and deliver natural gas to customers during peak usage periods until August 2001, when Laclede built an underground storage facility in north St. Louis County. Eventually, a local development company purchased the property and the tank & facilities were removed and residences were built on the property.
January
- January 12, 1901:
- Popular subscription of $5,000,000 completed. [1]
- January 25, 1901:
- Certificate of fulfillment of St. Louis' [$5,000,000] pledge presented to Congress. [1]
- Tawney bill read in Congress.
March
- March 4, 1901:
- Congress, in the last hour of its session, approves an appropriations bill for a $5 million aid to support of a St. Louis World s Fair. Together with $5M from the city of St. Louis (via a bond issue), and $5M in private shares (stock sales), this provides seed money to build the Fair. [2]
- March 30, 1901:
- National Commission appointed. [1]
April
- April 23, 1901:
- April 24, 1901:
- Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. (LPEC) incorporated, comprised of David R. Francis, President, 8 Vice-presidents, a Secretary, 1 Counsel, and 93 Directors, 1/3 of which would retire after each of 3 years. D. R. Francis was one of the Directors to retire at end of Second Year.
- National Commission organized in St. Louis. [1]
May
- May 2, 1901:
- First meeting of the Louisiana Purchase Company Board of Directors held. David Rowland Francis is elected President. (see May 3, 1901) [3]
- May 3, 1901:
- May 9, 1901:
- Committee on Organization reported rules, etc. [1]
- May 10, 1901:
- Ordinance passed by Municipal Assembly permitting use of parks. [1]
June
- June 4, - 6, 1901:
- Arguments on site heard. [1]
- June 8 to 23, 1901:
- Daily meetings of Executive Committee considered sites. [1]
- June 24, 1901:
- Forest Park selected by Executive Committee. (see June 25, 1901) [1]
- June 25, 1901:
- June 26, 1901:
- Site inspected by National Commissioners. [1]
- June 27, 1901:
- June 30, 1901:
- Visit of World's Fair officers to Pan-American Exposition [in Buffalo, New York]. [1]
July
- July 2, 1901:
- Dedication World's Fair building at Buffalo. [1]
- July 4, 1901:
- Commission of LPE Architects named. [1]
- July 9, 1901:
- Appropriation by Board of Directors of $5,000,000 for buildings. [1]
- July 30, 1901:
- Commission of Architects adopted plans. [1]
- July 31, 1901:
- First meeting of the Committee on Ceremonies.[1]
August
- August 1, 1901:
- Dr. David T. Day appointed Chief of Department of Mines. [1]
- August 5, 1901:
- Halsey C. Ives appointed Chief of Art Department.[1]
- August 11, 1901:
- Prof. Howard J. Rogers appointed Chief of Department of Education.[1]
- August 12, 1901:
- John Barrett appointed Commissioner to Asia and Australia.[1]
- August 20, 1901:
- He is shot and dies less than a month later. (see August 21, 1901)[1]
- August 21, 1901:
- Proclamation of the Fair by President McKinley. (see August 20, 1901)[1]
- August 27, 1901:
- Definite announcement that there would be no director general. [1]
- August 24, 1901:
- W. I. Buchanan named for representative to South and Central America.[1]
September
- September 3, 1901:
- September 10, 1901:
- Second call on subscribers for stock. [1]
- September 17, 1901:
- F. J. V. Skiff selected for Director of Exhibits. [1]
- Several members of Ladies' Board named. [1]
- September 21, 1901:
- Buildings assigned to architects for designs.[1]
October
- October 16, 1901:
- Helen M. Gould appointed first Lady Commissioner. [1]
- October 27, 1901:
- T. W. Cridler made Commissioner to Europe. [1]
November
- November 5, 1901:
- Postponement [of Fair] advised by Adolphus Busch. [1]
- November 25, 1901:
- Dr. Tarleton H. Bean made Chief of Fish Department.[1]
- November 27, 1901:
- Proclamation poster published.[1]
December
- December 20, 1901:
- December 27, 1901:
- Contract let for transplanting trees. [1]
- December 28, 1901:
- Contract let for straightening River des Peres. (see January 6, 1902) [1]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 Wandell, Harry. Wandell's annual - Louisiana Purchase Exposition in a nutshell. 1000 facts about the World's Fair, about Saint Louis., (St. Louis, 1903)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Truax, Mike, Timeline of Events Before and After the 1904 World's Fair, (Word document, v.2)
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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