The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08

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Minneapolis is famous for its gen.
erous, thorough and energetic man.
ner Of performing any enterprise
which it undertakes. This spirit is
largely due to the inspiration result
ing from the marvellous and substam-
tial development of the city. which
shows record of progress unparal-
leled in the history of the world. The
scheme of establishing great Indus
trial Exposition in this city has ma
turally awakened popular and wide
spread enthusiasm. The exposition
will be in its fullest sense an enter
prise of, for and by the people. 1t
will not only be an exposition OF the
great industrial interests Of this me-
tropolis, but will geographically re-
present the wonderful powers and
products of the great Northwest. 1t
will not even be confined to the vast
regions of the Northwest, but will
be augmented in attractiveneSs by
rare exhibits Of art, science and in
dustry from all parts of the United
States and from foreign countries.
For IN exposition of SO compre-
hensive character building we'll
adapted to the myriad requirements
of the situation is matter OF prime
Importance. This fact has been in
diligently appreciated by the expo
sition directors, who have spared no
pains to make all arrangements with
regard to the building as perfect as
possible. In order to profit by the
experience of other expositions the
building committee visited leading
eastern and southern cities where
structures have been erected for
similar purposes. The valuable in
formation thus gained has been
utilized in planning the construction
of the Minneapolis exposition build
ing, which will thus be the result OF
the combination of the best features
of many other structures and there.
fore most perfectly adapted to the
uses for which it is designed.
The building of the Minneapolis
Industrial Exposition. a cut of which
appeared in the last issue of The Sun.
is now rapidly approaching compile
ton, and is one of the largest and
finest in appearance and constructive
detail of any permanent exposition
building in the country. 1t occupies
a commanding site overlooking the
Falls Of St. Anthony, within less than
half a mile of the business center Of
Minneapolis, is reached by street cars
from every part of the city, and i:
within few minutes walk of every
railway station in the city, besides
having its own station within half 8
block.
The exposition association has a
cash capital of $500, 900, besides land
valued at 100000. It's stock is own
ed by nearly $500 enterprising citi
zens of the city, which shows the
general interest taken in this great
affair.
Rules and regulations governing
exhibits have been prepared and car
be obtained upon application. NJ
charge is made for space or power in
any department. The price of ad
mission will be 25 cents, children Il
cents. Permits for the sale of articles
will be sold by the executive commit
tee. Every article deserving place
in the exposition will be welcomed
and assigned place.
The committee on exhibits ha
prepared a general preliminary elias
sifcation of articles for exhibition a
follows: Department A, machinery
arranged in Is classes; department B
minerals, metals, railroad supplies
hardware, stoves and heating appara
tus, Is classes; department G, house
hold furniture, pottery and ornaments
1e classes; department D, textile fab
RIGS and clothing, including manufac
turing operations. 8 classes; depart
ment E, tobacco, provisions, soap
candles. liquors, ETC., classes; de
partment F scientific and educational
| 6 classes; department G. fine arts
classes; department II horticulture
4 classes; total, departments and 10
classes.
The exposition will be open for sis
weeks from August % to October 2
from Q o'clock a. m. to 1890 p. m.
daily except Sunday. A splendid OF
portunity will be afforded merchants
manufacturers and exhibitors from
all parts of the country to show thei
goods and wares to the people Of tn
Northwest. Applications for spac
are being received from all parts o
the Union, Indicating that the valu
of the opportunities offered are quit
well appreciated. All space will pro
badly be engaged long before tn
opening of the exposition.