The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-11-21

Here the visitor VIII llrl relrtS'htd
tive objection OF paintings by celebrated
artists OF this and foreign countries, TO-
gcthcr with magnificent groups OF stat
uarv and other works OF art. ne ar
OF this exhibit is 1Auitless,
every picture being placed where 1t VIII
show TO the best possible advantage.
MACHINERY BUILDING.
Near the .Jackson-strce5 entrance and
fronting north on CLARA Mcer,' at an
OF J2S feet above sea level, Is
Machinery Hall. This is one OF the most
buildings in the park, and
contains numbers OF highclass exhibits
Of unusual interest. Its dimensions are:
Length, 1876 feet: width, 100 feet, with a
Goor area Of Al 500 square feet. The
roof rises thirty feet above the floor, and
is supported by heavy trusses; large WIN
dowI and skylights afford ample vent-
| ton and light.
There are four distinct fronts, each
the building in u classical
st ylc modified to suit the material used
in construction Wide entrances, with
massive columns, gables and cOrnIces,
give the exterior an imposing appear
ance.
I'm an adjoining building or annex ~
housed the power plant. Here ample Ill.
ciitie5 are afforded for the production OF
the enormous horsepower necessary LOT
the operation OF this vast plant. Num-
bcrs OF dynamo5 distribute through I'M
foreground conduits electrical energy
sufficient to operate electric fountains,
and illuminate the entire park and build
Tugs.
TRANSFORMATIONS BUILDING.
beautifully located on the eastern bank
of clara Meer," upon Il site 923 feet
above sea level, is the Transportation
Building. In style of architecture it har-
monies with the other buildings OF the
Exposition group. The dimensions are
i:s:,xl17 feet, which, including the gal
IrYies, gives floor area of 80, 900 square
feet. Five towers in the centre, rising to
IL height OF eighty feet, with lofty portl-
ruo-. afford an extensive view OF the
grounds and surrounding country.
The interior arrangement IS perfect Tor
the exhibition OF the various devices and
methods OF transportation Here can be
seen the slow, tedious and cumbersome
methods employed in ages past, and
down through the succession OF years to
our present time, the contrast causing US
to wonder on the possibilities OF the
great unknown future.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING.
Located south OF the main entrance,
upon Il prominent elevation, oo2 feet
above sea level, surrounded byIlIgh ter
races, with broad stairways leading to-
wards CLARA Nicer" and the plaza,
stands the Agricultural Building, cover
ing an area of 4O, 900 square feet.
The style OF architecture is true Ro-
mnnesque. The dimensions are 1JOx3OO
feet, with central dome rising 1OI feet
above grade The interior, handsomely
finished in native Georgia pine, presents
Il magnificent appearance.
one of the most elaborate agricul tural
Displays, complete in detail, and repre-
scnting every section Ofthis broad South
land, will not only interest but prove in
structivc to the visitor.
MINERALS AND FORESTRY BUILDING.
In the southwestern portion of Pied
mont Park, at an elevation of 936 feet
above sea level and directly west of Ma
chinery Hall, fronting on ''Clara Nicer,
stands the building OF Minerals and For
estry; the most unique and original in
point of design. This building is con-
structcd i'll its entirety of woods in their
natural state. The uprights, posts, sills,
girderS, plates, rafters and braces are OF
trees in their natural condition, with the
bark undisturbed, and the whole pre-,
srnts a most remarkable and pleasing
IA ,ppcarance. The sides and ends OF the
building are covered with various kinds
OF bark, while the entrances are elab-
al, t,,,,,,I ,nl int wi wit u
twigs and smaller branches, festooned
OF 800 feet and width of so feet. with
an imposing octagOn centre so feet in d
ameter and extending 30 feet above the
roof. The floor space covers an area O
26 900 square feet The interior is fin
ished to harmonic with the character O
the exhibit. Here is gathered together
one OF the most comprehensive exhibit.
illustrating fully the wealth OF forest an(
mine, repre- Seuting every section of this
| country and portions of foreign ones
| The selection OF exhibits for this building
! is under the direct supervision OF the De-
partments OF Forestry and Mines OF tn
| United States Government.
| UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT BUILDING
This building was designed by the Su
pervising Architect OF the Treasury De
| purtment, and erected under his super
| vision 1t is 26O feet long by 80 feet il
| width. and has an annex 40 feet long b.
| 50 feet i'll width. making a total are
of IS 900 square feet The limit of cos
OF this building was fixed by law at $50
900. and the ma jor part of this sum wa
expended in its construction, making
cost per square foot OF eighty-four cent
All exhibits OF the Executive Depart
| Inents OF the Government. the Smitl
sonian Institution and National MI
scum. and the United States Fish Con
mission are installed in the Government
Building, with the exception OF the e,
hihit OF the economic mineral resource
OF the United States made 10y the Unite
States Geological Survey and the exhib
of Forestry by the Department of Ayr
culture. which will be found in the Nil
ing and Forestry Building.
The Iiie-Saving Station. with a ere
and life saving apparatus is located c
the banks OF the lake and gives daily e
hibitions.
NEGRO BUILDING.
i'pOn an elevation OF 923 feet above II
/ sea level. and lust east OF the JacksO
street entrance, stands the Negro Bull,
ing 1t has beautiful main front wit
large windows, and four-corner paw
ions; large central tower rises 20 fe
: above the floor line. adding much to tt
general design. The pediment over Il
main entrance is artistically decorate
with beautiful figures and groups repr
sentative OF the lie, character aud wor
OF the negro race.
Tie dimensions of this building ar
length. go feet; width. ia feet. 1t w;