Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-21

and tenon. Every state and territory in the
Union and even far-off Alaska has contributed
to the material in this structure and the foreign
nations of the world. from the mahogany for
ests of tropical Brazil to the fir trees of the Alps
and the stunted bushes Of the arctics, have each
a memento entering into the construction or
rustic ornamentatiOn of this building The
consummate skill of some Of the most expert
wood workers Of the world is exhibited in the
variegated mosaic work to be seen at the en-
trance and at many points through the edifice
Banks from every accessible country of the civil
lied and uncivilized world enter into the
matched roof. while the sides of the building are
constructed Of slabs with the bark carefully re-
moved. 1t is designed that the exhibits for the
forestry building-the interior exhibits, for the
building itself Is the greatest exhibit-shal con-
sist of dye woods, barks, moses. lichens, gals,
abnormal woody products, gums, resins vege-
table ivory, gourds, cocoanut shells, wood pulp,
willow ware rattan. pals. tubs. hrooms and all
kinds Of wooden ware. Monographs displays
Of the Characteristic woods Of the different
states and nations Of the globe will also be seen
on every hand.
THE FISHERIES BUILDING.
One of the most unique structures Of the
worlds fair is the fisheries building. Erected
at cost of s224 900, this building, with its two
This building, with its annexes is l.lOO feet long
and 200 feet wide and is situated on the east
side Of the large island in the extreme north OF
the lagoon. OF course rocks, moses and
lichens constitute q large portion Of the deco
rations and furnishings Of this building. The
substantial structure Of tho fisheries building
is composed Of wood iron. steel and glass. stat
as usual being used for the outside covering
The roofs are covered with glazed SpsnislS tiles
and the general coloring Of the building IL
varied from mild 70 brilliant to accord with the
grace Of architectural lines. The design Of the
1,Y,sld inc in hat
great taste is everywhere displayed in the
details OF construction and furnishing. In the
innumefable forms Of medsllions brackets
cornices and other ornamental details only fish
and other species Of the water are used in the
designs. The roof Is covered with old Spanish
tile, and in the center Of the polygonal building
is rotunda 60 feet in diameter. In the center
OF this rotunda pool rs feet wide, from which
arise masses Of moss-covered rocks, is designed
to give home for some Of the most interesting
exhibits of Tie building. Streams Of
continual flow, thus supplying the fsh
with . constant supply Of pure water. In the
entire building ten Aquaria arr CONSTRUCTED.
varying in capacity from Z 900 to a 900 gallons
each. In the CORRIDOR or arcades outside the
rotunda there are long series Of tanks of every
size. the total water capacity Of the aquar1a
exclusive Of reservoirs being 5000 gallons.
Forty thoussnd gallons Of this capacity Is
devoted to the marine exhibit and ID neces-
sarily salt water. II IL Contemplated that every
form Of fsh. animal and insect life that ands :
homo in salt or fresh water shall be exhibited
in this building.
TIE woHAxs BUILDING.
The architecture and decorations Of the
woman's building have been entirely planned
and carried ont BY wonsaj = the thsory i
10 show their advancs1nent IN certain Iines Of
srt, and especially in those helds which Ghould
belong partly TO than. II b see feet long, l99