Model City

There was an elaborate model city at the fair. Map Model City.png

Description

As one entered the Fair from the Lindell Street, the Model City was the first attraction you would see.

The Model City was a four-block area that showcased how an idea town could look like. This was an important attraction for city planners, officials as well as administrators and civilians. 1,200 feet of roadway featured ten different variations of paving. There were illuminated signs, water and sewer service, lamp posts, public clocks, fountains, as well as a miniature city park all to illustrate what can be done in a town.

It was even suggested that the Model City be called "Spotless Town!"

National Cash Register as well as the Salvation Army both sponsored a building at the Model City.

Major cities including: New York, Atlantic City, Kansas City, and San Francisco had buildings along the street. The New York building alone cost $86,500 dollars to build, complete with a subway model, and numerous plans for bridges and tunnels.

Buildings

• American Inn
• Automobile Charging Station
• Police Station
• Press Building
• Town Hall
• Emergency Hospital
• Kansas City Casino
• New York City
• St Paul and Minneapolis
• San Francisco
• Bank
• Express Office
• Guild Hall (Scranton Correspondence School)
• Liquid Air Exhibit (British Royal Commission)
• Model Playground
• New Jersey Road Exhibit
• United States War and Field Hospital
• Behnke & Willmann Restaurant
• Bungalow Restaurant
• DeForrest Wireless Tower
• Drug Store
• Fleischmann Restaurant
• Government Restaurant
• Official Photographer's Studio
• Parcel Checking Pavilion
• Rice Kitchen
• Voney's Quick Meal Restaurant