The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-11-21
THURSDAY. NOV. ri, 1895.
ATLANTA EXPOSITION.
THE GATE CITY'S WONDERFUL ACH-
IEVEMENT.
Piedmont Park Scene OF Beauty and
Source OF pridc-AmcriCa'S
Second Best Lair

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about the Atlanta Exposition that we
hardly know how to begin. Any dcs
cription that we might give would fall
far short Of being adequate and where
time and space are both limited it Is
difficult to know what first to say.
70 quote the language Of Mr.. +. L.
Iglchart, Of Chicago, Ito pass an Opn-
ION upon the Atlanta Exposition one
has to regard it from TWO standpOlnts-
from the memory Of Chicago ANA from
the Atlanta point Of view. Chicago,
with two million rich people. with
Great international event to celebrate,
with $50 .OOO, 900 Of money to work on,
with all the leading nations Of the world
in active participation, produced such
an exposition as we may not hope to
see soon again. But when we recOllcct
from the Atlanta point OF view that
this exposition was got up by city OF
one hundred thousand people, compar-
ativcIy poor, with only *2,oOO,oOO IN
vested, with representations from but
few States and but few foreign nations
takin" part, their success Is certainly
beyond all compliment that could be
passed.
This is well said We quote from
another high authority. Hon. Henry
Wattcrson, the brilliant and able editor
of the Louisville CourierJo,unal, says
the Atlanta Exposition is great and
beautiful show, and declares that ut
brings to both mind and sight a delight
full Renaissance Of Chicago In re-
icrring to the centennial exhibition at
Philadelphia in 1876, he says that II re
called to life it would not be tallow
candle by the side Of the Atlanta luml-
nary 1t is truly a most wonderful
exhibit OF the achievements i'll science.
art, mechanics and agriculture, together
with many other things Of an interest
inc and instructive character.
Without attempting a description OF
the various exhibits to be seen III the
the Exposition as a whole. Til"
grounds are beautifully laid oil. the
site being more appropriate and p!ctu-
rescue for the purpose than even Jack
son Park was for the great World :
Fair. In the words Of the Suffolk
Hcrald, from which we take the follow
Ing description of the principal buI,!-
ings, sit is a grand and inspiring spec
tacle to stand at night upon one OF the
many numerous elevations and look
out over the vast cXpanse OF terrace
and plaza and lake, ihickly dotted with
colorcd lights, the whole enclosed i'll
the grand circle of beautiful buildings,
brilliant with electric lights from caves
to tip of dome, like birds decked in
coronets of diamonds; while the sweet
mates of the Mexican band floats out
upon the evening air, the whole scene
reminding one of talry1anI.
MANUFACTU AND LIBERAL ARTS BUILD
ING.
Overlooking the plaza in Il southeast
crly direction, and commanding II view
of every point OF the park, Is the Man
ufactures and Liberal Arts Building, the
largest OF the Exposition group. In
point OF architecture and construction 1t
is IN imposing structure. Towers at
each corner, rising to the height OF three
stories, add much to the exterior effect
Its dimensions are 26OX:1Jl feet, with n
floor area of 100000 square iret. The
interior is one grand hall, finished in nat
ural wood, with galleries on all sides, and
Il clere-stOry of 81 feet. Massive trusScs
constructed in graceful curves support
the roof lending II beautiful and per
spcctivc view to the wandering eye, white
the exhibits grouped in every part O
this mammoth building and coming
from the four corners OF the earth, taste
fnlly arranged in handsome booths anC
spaces, with suspended flags, banners
EOnialons and strcamerS, make this on
OF the most attractive and interesting
buildings OF the Exposition.
ELECTRICITY BUILDING.
This building with its interesting con
tents is located in one OF the most at
tractive parts 1.-THE ground, ut an clcva
ton of 91S feet above sea level, on tn
eastern border of CLARA Nicer" and jus
north OF the transportation Building
with its wide portals and high dome
Here will be seen one OF the best exhibit
ever gotten together for exposition pun
poses, showing in detail and by actua
contrast the rapdIty of electrical devr
opmcnt and demonstrating by prartica
application its many and varied uses
The dimensions OF this structure are 26.
feet in length by 50 feet III width. givin
IL floor area OF 21 900 square feet. \
imposing central dome. 60 feet in diam
etcr. rises in graceful proportions to
height OF 100 feet above the ioOr lint
and here thousands OF lights. great an
small. reflect the outlines OF this beautiiu
structure ut night.
WOMAN BUILDING.
In the centre OF the ampitheatrc, upO
mn elevation OF 9;i2 feet above sea lcve
like Il diamond among Jewels, stands Il
Womans Building, surrounded by t.
races. fountains and park platS. clos
upon the banks OF the beautiful lake. an
destined to remain the symbol OF woman
industry and intelligence long after II
memory OF the Exposition has fade
from the minds oi the visitors. 1t Is
structure of which all the fair sex can
proud, and is Il monument to woman
genius and ability.
To the woman who designed this bull
ing too much credit cannot be given /,
the style in which it Is executed and Il
manner in which it Is arranged II
main front. with its portlcOes and ga
ieries in classical design, Is OF maSSI'
appearance. Rich ornamental frieze
cornices and balustrades make the t
terror the handsomeSt of all the Expo:
ton buildings. The dome rises h4
above the roof. and is surmounted Wi
statue representing immortality. y
the prominent pedestals OF the roof-b;
ustrade are crowned with statues OF d
ferent characters, beautifully desi gnc
and symbolic OF woman and her powc
The main hall. with two large sta
ways handsomely finished i'll natur
wood, adds much to the general appca
ance of the interior. The dimensions a
150X12S feet, with magnificent dor
rising 90 feet above the floor line. I