Weather Bureau and Map: Difference between revisions
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
(Created page with "{{short description|Weather Bureau and Map}} {{Infobox prepared food | name = Weather Bureau and Map | image = | image_size = 300px | caption = Weather Bureau and Map | alternate_name = | country = | creator = | course = | cost = | admission = | profit = | owner = | main_ingredient = | variations = | calories = | other = }} A...") |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{short description|Weather Bureau and Map}} | {{short description|Weather Bureau and Map}} | ||
{{Infobox | |||
{{Infobox FairBuilding | |||
| name = Weather Bureau and Map | | name = Weather Bureau and Map | ||
| image = | | image = Weather Bureau and Map.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_size = 400px | |||
| caption = Weather Bureau and Map | | caption = Weather Bureau and Map | ||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [[Philippine Exhibit]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = 1 | ||
| | | construction_cost= | ||
| | | furnishing_cost = | ||
| profit = | | profit = | ||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = | ||
| | | dimensions = | ||
| | | adult_entry = | ||
| child_entry = | |||
| opening_day = | |||
| dedication_day = | |||
| special_day = | |||
| other = | | other = | ||
| floorplan_image = | |||
| ticket_image = | |||
}} | }} | ||
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. | 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== | ==Etymology== | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 4 March 2024
| File:Weather Bureau and Map.jpg | |
| Location | Philippine Exhibit |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
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
Before the Fair
Description
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.
