Administration
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
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Location | Washington University |
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No. of Buildings | 1 |
Construction | |
Construction Cost | $250,000 ($7.54 million in 2021) |
Architecture | |
Dimensions | 325' x 118' |
Leased from Washington University for the Fair, the Administration Building housed the offices of the Exposition and of the National Commission.
Description[edit | edit source]
The Administration building has a massive tower 77 feet high topped by four octagonal towers. The entrance under the tower is a magnificent arch. In front of the main entrance to the Administration Building is a terrace fifty feet wide, extending from wing to wing.
After the Fair[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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First Post office
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Mailing Room
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Stationary Room