Weather Bureau and Map
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
| File:Weather Bureau and Map.jpg | |
| Alternative names | Observatory |
|---|---|
| Location | Philippine Exhibit |
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $18,291 ($551,643 in 2021) |
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.
