The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-06-17

The lluglug Of the pictures was d.
rected By Mr. Leon Rocker OF Chicago,
who Is LII charge of tho colIection MIR:
7. IIopt,nson Smith. 80 favorably
known as artist ani author. is one OF
the art judges for tine exposition
The Comm.ro, building.
The Commerce building (hapDily
ramed} ls one Of the largest on the
grounds. This was called Manusactu-
rers aud Libsral Arts ~ Chicago and
Atlanta, aui it will contain the same
character OF exhibits. 1t IS situated on
the western side OF the park. The build.
ing measures 59l by 256 feet, anu
great dome rises in the middle to a
height of l75 feet. The central pavil-
ion is two stories in height, the second
story forming a gallery on either side
l4l by l6o feet. overlooking the nave.
and is reached by four broad sta!rWays,
one at each end of the four corners.
The general style is based on the Co
rinthian and Ionic orders OF the Greco
Roman.
In this building may be found the
finished products OF the leading manu-
facturers OF the world. Utility Ia
stamped OH every article, but so artistic
is the arrangement chat one wonders II
manufacturers have all turned artists.
snd if they have wrought for pleasure
only anu not profit.
Tho Auditorium.
Just south OF the Par:henon and with
in easy reach of the main entrance Is the
Auditorium, which is one OF the most
impressive buildings on tDs grounds.
The intention is to use it for the meet.
ings of large bodies. Many conven-
tions which are to be held by various
societies have determined to take ad.
vantage of the opportunity to attend
the exposition. aud their sessions will
be held in the Auditorium It is also
proposed to hold par.iainsnts similar to
those he'd in Chicago during the
Worlds Fair. The capacity Of the
building is about 1900 people. The de-
sign is colonial in form and Ionic In
treatment. Four porticoes. facing the
different points OF the compass, give
the flor q shape resembling short
cross, except for the circular colonnades
connecting at each corner, forming
desirable promenade and restful place
for weary sighsseers. while the roof
furnishes beautiful balcony. which
not only adds to the charm Of the de-
sign, but in addition affords vantage
point for viewing outdoor displays and
pageants. The interior dimensions are
800 by ITO feet. The tower Is l4o feat
high.
The Machinery building.
The Machinery building. which Is
526 by IA feet. is nappy combipation
of solidity and forcs. It Is structure
Of the Roman. Doric order. Il is the
first building that greets the visitor as
be enters the grounds. 1t is situated
OH a terrace, ami in order that it may
be pleasant and cool on warm days tbs
boilers aud great engines are situated
In a power house, separate from the
main building. The root is high aAd
the interior is comlnodioua Shade
trees grow on three sides. and the
power house Is almost hidden from view
In the folla 20. The arrangement OF
the foor leads to three main entrances.
marked by imposing porticoes. with SIX
Columns each. crownei by gables sculp-
tured in high relief III appropriate de-
signs. 1t is 65 feet 70 the top OF the
root. The north end oe the structure
borders OH the lake.
TransportatIou Building.
Between the Commerce aud Agri-
cultural buildings. west OF the Parthe-
non, is thu Transportation building. On
one side Of it lies Lake Watauga. and
OH the other is q long. shady avenue.
The dimensions of this building are 4oo
by 120 feet. Railroad tracks have been
laid through it, with entrances from
the north for engines and trains The
remainder OF the floor space is divSied
into blocks OF different sizes for the re.
ception of smaller vehicles and other
displays Simplicity is the feature OF
the design selected for the Transporta-
ton building. A most pleasing effect
has been obtained without the use OF
single colu nn. merely. in the group
ing OF the masses aud proper proper.
sioning. All structural ornamentatiou
Is in the most refined classical style.
brought into strong relief by the wall
service, to which it lends beauty III
charm in return.
Tho Agricultural BuIldinE.
One of the finest buildings on the
grounds is the Agricultural building,
on a sloping elevation north OF LAKE
Watauga. The principal dome rises LOO
feet at the center, and with six smaller
domes, appropriately placed. the pro-
portions appear especially pleasing.
The style of architecture is renaissance,
and the dimensions are 625 by It's feet.
The principal doors. front aud rear, are
under aroll effects, while the end aud
entrances pass through porticoes. Glass
is used in the domes, and thus the light
on the exhibits will be strong and thor.
oughly diffused The staff on the e1te-
-;or lapds q charm and brilliancy to