The Philippine Exhibit was located on a picturesque tract of 47 acres. It was in the center of the west section of the main Fair
grounds, slightly further than the Palace of Agriculture.
The exhibit was widely called a `reservation.'
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The most striking feature of the exhibit was its naturalness. More than 1,100 persons were housed in the `reservation.' Native Filipinos were gathered in villages, in houses built by their own hands. They were shown on display, but lived, abiding by the customs of their various tribes.
Special attention had been paid to the landscaping of the 47 acres which included a large lake was at the service of the coastal tribes. The work of construction consisted of building a miniature city, with streets and parks and complete sewerage, water, and electric light, and fire-alarm systems. The ground plan included a central park or plaza, the sides of the quadrangle being occupied, respectively, by the cathedral or educational building, the typical Manila house, the commerce building, and the government or administration building, each of these beautiful structures being filled with appropriate exhibits. In addition there were separate exhibit buildings devoted to forestry, mines, and metallurgy, to agriculture and horticulture, to fish and game, and to ethnology, all artistically placed.
Villages typical of the Philippine life, from the lowest grade to the better class, surrounded the main buildings, while on the south side were the quarters, camps, and parade grounds of the Philippine Constabulary and the Philippine Scouts.
Philippines showcased high-spirited patriotic pride, making sacrifices, in order that the resources and conditions of their country might appear in a dignified manner before the `civilized' world.
Many of the Honorary Philippine Commissioners had, as members of the Philippine Commission and as Governors of Provinces, largely contributed to the success of the Philippine display. As special guests of the Philippine Board, 50 Honorary Commissioners, appointed by the Philippine Government, these representative residents of the islands made a tour of the United States, investigating its industrial, commercial, social and economic conditions. They were entertained by President Roosevelt, and by prominent citizens in Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati and other large cities.
Though the Philippine exhibit was considered a `reservation,' there was some controversial and cultural problems in keeping diverse tribal peoples together, especially during the proper age of the Victorians. The organizers of this exhibit might have used trickery on some occasions in order to `recruit' tribal people for the Philippine Exhibit. Some of the Philippines were not aware of their destination until they arrived in St. Louis. The trip was long and difficult, but in general, the `recruits' were well-treated and well-fed.
