The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-05-08

n of h imposing. buildings on tn,
grounds. 1t is typical of Mexico and il
suggestive OF the White House" o
Mexico, with Mexican architectural fea
lures used 10 form a composite building
There is an enclosed balcony over IN,
main entrance supported by Doric col
with panels decorated with wreaths nj
either side. There Is a tower at the
corner. from the Flagstaff of which float rs
! me national flag. At the side there is a
roof of red tiles ."
Upon the roof OF MexIco's building one
sees several OF the national emblems of
AIeXico-an eagle grasping a snake in its
peak This typifies strength and enters
into every scheme of Mexican decoration.
EUROPEAN STUDIES.
Austrfa's building is practically finished.
II Is directly opposite the, Belgian building.
and 1t Is one of the largest OF the foreign
paVflions. In front is a high open fence
and at a of the gates are two pillars.
each OF which is surmounted by a figure
OF a man or a woman typifying
ana Industry. There are two towers at
either side of the front Of the main central
building that rise above the roof and or
either Side of the main building is a wing.
The wing has a porch. and upon the walls
or the wing within the porch is painted a
rural scene in Austria These scenes are
or the agricultural sections ano show
peasant women. fields and rivers.
The Austrian building has statues of
stah work typical of peace. and
industry. and the royal coat of arms is
sSpoisa6ned IN several places with effect.
Inc building Is of striking design and one
OF the most imposing on the grounds.
On the hill adjoining the Administration
ouildlng and overlooking the main group
or government buildings is the Royal Ital-
ian Pavilion. which Is now nearing com
pleuon, ana which when finished will be
one OF he most beautiful buildings on the
grounds.
In front OF Italy's building Is a large
terrace, and at the street entrance ends Is
a large square pillar to be surmounted by
u statue. The building Is of strictly mod
ern. Italian design. handsomely decorated
with statues placed in naves and along the
cornice In artistic groups. Surrounding
there are C%orinthian and Doric Columns
used In supporting the second story.
Guatemala has only the framework of
1o and. While IST mo- mo-, so Z, l Is 70 s Ss s Of stan ~
the other buildings. 1t will be OF striking
architecture. attractive In design.
AIgentlne adloins Guatemala and Is i'm
veranca with a second story, support
ed by Dorc columns and In the facade are |
raves IN which statues Of commerce and |
INDUSTRY are to be placed. Immediately
II the entrance is a statue OF a woman
with nne and stan typifying Liberty.
England and France have erected mag
lincent buildings. Each Is practically only
>r one story. and. while they cover con-
siderable ground, they Are not noticeable I
IS among he largest In point Of floor
on the grounds.
Simplicity has ruled in the construction
eacn. and each Is surrounded by elab-
rate gardens. GERMANY has put up n
luge building on Festival Hill, and II Is q
eproduction of one of the Emperors
'alaces- 1t is considered by many the
imposing building in the group.
The decorations OF the English. French
no. German buildings are plain. but ef-
ectfve. One Of the points about the Ger
nan building Is a central tower, s,irmolnt-
ng which Is q golden statue OF peace that
: a weather vane. moving with the wind
eatuTes OF the Fair.