Quartel
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
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| Location | Philippine Exhibit |
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| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $38,475 ($1.16 million in 2021) |
The Quartel was a square building that housed scouts in the Philippine Exhibit.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
In the rear of the Quartel picturesquely encamped in the forest were the 400 Philippine Scouts, officered by regular army men. These men formed a part of the United States regular army, commanded by Major William H. Johnston. Included was a band of 45 natives. The Scouts had daily guard mounts, parades and regular drills prescribed by army regulations. Among these Scouts was one company of Macabebes, who were the best soldiers and most loyal subjects in the Islands.
