Countries at the Fair

Many foreign countries had pavilions At The Fair.

Many states participated in the fair with elaborate buildings designed to showcase their state and the products within. These buildings were located in different areas of the fair. As a rule, these State buildings are merely handsome club houses for the comfort and convenience of the people from the several States, though some buildings; such as Alaska, displayed their resources. Many of them had restaurants that fairgoers could use to sample regional cuisine. On Independence Day, 179,258 people visited the Fair. They were all encouraged to visit their `home' state building where they could sign a registry. Free gift souvenirs and token were given out that day.