Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-10-05
WORLDS FAIR IMPRESSIONS.
Of Tlrs. L. w. Quimby.


found of especial interest in the
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING.
Is a favorite with gentlemen and the
ladies seem to enjoy it as we'll. Every
kind of vehicle from the Lord Mayors
clumsy carriage to the airy two-wheeled
Swedish cart, or the fanciful sedan
chair are here. The Cars state coach
and the Tally no vie with the $4,000
hearse for admiration. The Canadian
cutters and sleighs are unique, sitting
on low runners and built for service as
we'll as beauty. In ships, boats and
vessels for transportation by water,
elegant models in glass cases gives one
an intelligent idea of the modern craft.
There are the launches of American
manufactures, the gondolas fit for
royalty, the primitive dug out and all
the different styles that are between.
Crowds gather around the model of the
i'll fated Victoria whose tragic loss in the
Mediterranean is of such recent occur
renee. An old battered life boat is a
center of interest to many, from the
legend it bears on card denoting that
it is the boat used by Grace Darling in
her heroic achievements.
For hours we wandered through this
building noting its wonders and it's
beauties. Trains of cars fill one section.
Engines of primitive make and MAN.
moth modern ones that carry heavy
freights over mountain tops. The
Northern Pacific has ''fair train" such
as are sent over the country showing
the exhibits of the country along their
line. The Pullman train is marvel
of beauty and luxuriance. The "big
hammer" is here. Glass cases are filled
with models of oriental and trans
continental craft. From Greenland s
icy mountains to India's coral strand all
peoples have joined in sending exhibits
such as the world has never before
seen. Every moment of our stay here
strengthened the impression that we
were visiting the greatest show the
world ever saw.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
Is where the Offices of the World s
Fair officials are located. The gilded
dome is a reproduction of the dome of
the Capitol at Washington, work of
art in itself. A representation of the
U. S. Treasury Building occupies a
conspicuous position in the rotunda.
This building is in style French
renaissance. 1t covers an area of 250 #.
square and cost S55O,OO0.
MANUFAcrt,>1s BUILDING.
Years of time could be spent in the
ordinary course of travel without seeing
more than is shown here. Textures
worth their weight in gold, shawls from
Paisley and Turkey, silks from China,
laces from the converts of the old
world, linens from famous Irish fac
tories, costumes from Paris, jewels from
Africa, perfumes from Arabia, a
bewildering array Of style and wonder
full makes. The largest diamond in the
world is here. The finest of imported
wares and the best of everything from
every corner of the globe. Furniture
that is worth a workingman's home for
the price Of one piece, carved and
polished and of woods that are of almost
priceless value are shown in profusion.
Precious stones are set in lavish
profusion. The Old World trying in
vain to outdo the new. Stained glass
of wondrous beauty is found in Tifanys
section where the "Chape'' attracts
| crowds all day. The Tiffany diamonds
are always surrounded by a dense
crowd. Whatever there is in the other
buildings of manufactured articles, the
same can be found in this building. A
whole day in this one building will pass
in simply glancing over the varied and
wonderful displays. It is one of the
most satisfactory of all the places to
visit. Queens and peasants, nuns and
factory girls, artisans, artists and
laborers, all give the best that their art
or skill can produce to fill every niche
and corner of this vast building. This
building occupies more space than any
other on the grounds. 1t measures
16SSx7SS feet. On the floor of this
building could be placed so buildings as
large as the Howe High School, Its
central hall would seat $4,000 people.
1t cost 81, 100000 In style of architect
ure it is Corinthian and severely
classic.
WISCONSIN BUILDING.
With all the adverse criticism Wis
consin endures and merits, the
Wisconsin building offers pleasant
resting places, wide porches, easy seats,
hospitality, and it is here we meet
friends at every turn. Miss Miners
statue Forward" shown here is full of
strength and grace. 1t is suggestive of
the spirit of progress. Miss Mear's
"Genius of Wisconsin" is her initial
work but received universal admiration.
Both OF these pieces of sculpture have
an eagle conspicuously prominent. The
emblem Of Wisconsin's soaring ambi-
ton or is it strength and endurance?
Miss Usher has some creditable work
in the building also.
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