The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-09


arrangement Of architectural effect I'M
reiiately IN front. and stretching away
on either hand. will be an expanse OF
sparkling water. rejecting from RS cryS-
tai surface the symmetrical forms OF the
magnificent buildings grouped along It's
hanks Across the water the eyes OF the
visitor win rest upon the Administration
building, constructed in the form Of a
towering sfchway. with pleasing archi-
rectural effects combined with utility as
an Office building The entrance arch. as
well as the administration arch. span the
main boulevard leading 10 the section OF
the grounds lying to The north
To the left Of the visitor as he enters the
great archway will be seen. on the south
bank Of the lake, the Auditorium and the
Federal Government buildings standing IN
stately naxniieerce at the extreme west
ern end OF the grounds. facing east To
the right upon entering the CREST arch
and on the south side Of the lake. will be
seen the Art building and the Manufac-
lures building On the far side OF the
lake. facing south. the Agricultural build
ing will be seen to the west OF the Adj
ministrarion arch. while the Mines and
Mining building and the Electricity build
ing viii face the south. situated east of
the Administration arch. The main build
ings will be connected with covered pass
signs The buildings themselves will be
from 4ee TO SO feet In length and from 80
to 20 feet in width
As stated above, the great Government
building will stand az the extreme west
ern or Twenty-fourth stree, entrance of
the main exposition grounds From this
building the lagoon. varying from 100 to
40 feet in width. spanned at convenient
intervals BY ornamental bridges. will ex-
this point the. visitor VIII ind grand
staircase OF finished architectural design
which leads up to q viaduct spanning
Sherman avenue. the main thoroughfare
leading 10 the city. Crossing this viaduct
the visitor will find himself in a beautiful
park stretching away to the south. with
the Horticultural building. the Apiary
building. the Aquarium the Nebraska and
other state buildings grouped in pleasing
manner Here also win be a band stand
of attractive design. forming the center
of plaza upon the west side of which
large restaurant buildings will stand.
There will be many foliage trees. beautiful
lawns walks and settees affording tired
visitors a pleasant resting place Over
against the blum to the east will De wide
promenade from which may be had a
magnificent view Of the board valley OF the
Missouri.
lie totaf cost oI the puiidinGS Is eStf-
mated at $s50. Geo. and the total cost of pre-
pairing the grounds Is estimated at $500 600.
Bids for the necessary grading and for
perfecting the plans of the landscape
architect have been opened and contracts
will be let within a few days.
The first exposition building TO be erect
ed will be the Spectacular. which will
meet the demand Tor an auditorium for
concerts, congresses. gatherings OF every
kind and for notable theatrical perform
ances This building will be constructed
on the west side Of Twentieth street, on a
portion OF the grounds which will later be
donated to the city for a public park.
The Spectacular will have q seating ca
pacity of s,500
To the north OF the park on the east
side of Sherman avenue a large area
will be devoted to the amusement section
of the exposition. Here win be grouped
the several villages the Turkish harem.
the chronological exhibit the theaters of
exhsbitions Of a5echanicai novelties on a
more extensive scale than has been seen
at former expeditions. A palace of iliu-
sions' will be one OF the attractions pro-
vided for the amusement Of the curious.
The applicant for this concession pro-
poses TO erect an attractive building in
the Grecian style of architecture.
a
theater. 1t IL proposed TO construct a
lake representing the palm bordered do
main of a wealthy Turk, with an his
toricaliy correct representation OF a
Turkish harem on floating island in the
center of the lake Visitors to the harem
will be ushered into diving car which
plunges beneath the surface of the water.
descending to depth of thirty feet. Dur
ing the descent the occupants of the car
are given beautiful submarine view OF
fish and plant life At the bottom the
visitor finds himself transported TO the
most exclusive part Of the harem. The
bottom of the lake is a glttering grotto
in which are seen the most beautiful OF
the sultan's favorite wives grouped in ar
tistic pictures the whole being brilliantly
lighted by a submarine system or yari-
colored electric lights.
Chinese concession will present a
most realistic representation OF the IA
nous walled cities of China Within the
walls of the village are the buildings "a
be seen in any Chinese city. The owner
of the Wind cave In the Black hills offers
10 construct a miniature Wind cave on the
exposition grounds. In the mining section
there will be reproductions of famous
mines In miniature. The Mercur gold
mines Of Utah will be shown In this way.
the exhibit covering possibly an acre OF
ground.
Another unique feature which has at
tracted attention Is the proposed silver
palace designed to be the central figure
OF the mineral exhibit
The exposition grounds are within the
city limits and are easy OF access. The
topography is In all respects favorable
for the purposes OF exposition grounds.
and the area Is ample for all requirements
The track of two railways touch the
grounds or the northern side, while from
the CITY three trolley lines run to the ex-
position over perfectly level streets. ad-
hitting of heavy trains and rapid transit
| Steam cars may run from the Webster
street station or from the Union depot
/ every minute. and from either point the
run can be made In ten minutes. Trolley
| cars nm from the new government build
/ ing AZ sixteenth and Dodge in about ter
/ minutes. Ample transportation facilities
/ will be provided
Permanent Organization.
| The working forces of the exposition
/ are thoroughly organized and are doins
most effective service. The active man
/ aSement is in the hands Of an executive
! committee OF seven mnfbers. Each mem
bsr ~ the executive committee is th'
/ manager OF one OF the seven department:
into which the work OF the exposition !:
.ft,sded These managers were cfossf
from among the hfty directors elected b
/ the stockholders of the exposition. TIL
state law appropriating sioocoo provides
for state commissioners, who must b
I elected as members Of the board Of di
rectors in order that the state may hay'
voice in the affairs OF the exposition
: The congressional act. as matter Q
I course. provides for commissioners VIII
/ u,iu have charge OF the government ex
/ hjhits ara building The articles OF IN
Z oorrorafi,r NJ the exposition provide 10
1 a vice president for each or the twenty
/ four transIMississirpi states and terri
tories. 10 he appointed by the governor
! - 80 ~asnactixe states. Tho vice prssl