1904-05-28

Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
May 27, 1904
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Free Attendance38,460
Total Attendance83,206
Weather
High Temperature78ºF
Low Temperature59ºF

Below is a list of events that happened on May 28, 1904.

Events[edit | edit source]

  • The great Ferris Observation Wheel opened to the public at 2:02 PM. Dr. L.C. Shutt bought the first ticket & Mr. Eddie Rogers and Florence Benton were married in car no. 19.
  • Formal opening of the Nebraska State Building, helped by Alice Roosevelt.
  • Formal opening of the New Mexico State Building, helped by Alice Roosevelt.
  • Formal Opening of the Philippine Exhibit.