Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
ALL THE STATES AT
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Many Beautiful PaviIions and Preten-
tious Buildings Show Forth the
Enterprise of American
Commemorative.


the immense exhibit palaces. but is a
thing apart. The houses in this new
city are Of various styles Of architec-
ture. Some are palatial in size and ap
pearance while others look merely cozy
and inviting Never before have so
many notable and historic buildings
been constructed in one group. This
new city might be called the City OF
the States, for the houses included in il
are the state buildings al the Fair.
The city is not compact. but some
what struggling, as BELTS the pictur
esqueness of the view. Yet there is
nothing suggestive of n Stringtown-
on-the-Pike about this city. for the
| grounds surrounding each of the houses
are beautified with gardens typical of
the state represented.
All the states are to be represented
at the Worlds Fair. This means a
great deal, a shining triumph for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and
furnishes another illustration Of the
| fact that this ExpOsition's complete
ness is the marvel Of the age.
Fifty-One states. territories and pos
sessions of the United States have
taken the steps necessary to partici-
pate in the Worlds Fair on an impor-
tant scale But two states were still
outside the fold at the last report. and
in each of these was a well defined
movement in favor of being represent
ed at the Fair with buildings and ex-
hibits. New Hampshire. the old home
state, and Delaware are the states re-
ferred to. In New Hampshire a fund
for participation is being raised pri-
vately by patriotic citizens, so that in
the event Of legislative lnaction this
commonwealth may be represented.
The states and territories are ex-
pending over $7000000 in their efforts
to show of to best advantage at the
Exposition. This is a million and a
third more than WAS expended at the
Chicago exposition by the states. In
addition to this. large cities in many |
states will have municipal exhibits, the |
funds for which are not included in |
these figures. The municipal exhibit |
idea is entirely novel. From number |
of the states there will bp prominent |
county exhibits provided By special ap- /
Of county funds.
This City Of the States presents a
picture Of surprising beauty Nature
has done much to aid i'm the creation
of the picture. Never before has any
exposition been able TO grant such ad-
sites for state buildings.
The buildings are situated on plateau
about seventy-fve feet higher than the
Level ground to the north upon which
stand the main exhibit palaces. There
are hills and ravines here and there.
the landscapists to lay out
most delightful pattern Of roads and
terraces and lawns.
The smallest of the state buildings is
hat Of Arizona. which stands near the
southeastern entrance to the grounds.
One Of the largest is that of Missouri.
rom the dome OF which it is said that
perhaps the very finest view of the
exposition may be enjoyed. This |
pudding is palace in the Italian re-
laiSSance architecture. built at a cost
# Sl0100O. Near by is the reprodtTc-
ion OF the CabildO at New Orleans. I'm
which the Louisiana Purchase transfer
ceremonies took place - Louisiana's
tate building Ohio has a clubhouse
Il highly ornate design. in the architec.
IRE OF the French renaissance. Hi.
lois is prominent with a most pre.
onuous structure. with wide verandas
nd commanding cupola.
\ description Of each Of tie state
uildings. with any detail. would more
lan oil newspaper page. 1t is only
osslDle here to hint at some Of the
lie"esung structures. California. for '
lstance, has reproduced in exact size a
ne famous old La Rabi1a Mission
onnectlcut presents a replica of the
lgourney residence at Hartford. home
the poetess Lydia Huntley Sigour
ay in her time. This building is said 4
be the finest specimen of purely
'lonial architecture now standing
he New Kentucky Home, from the
lue Grass State is a handsome club
ouse that would make some Of tho
ansions along Fifth avenue. New
ork city. look insignificant. Beau.
Dir. the quaint old house which 5ef
rson Davis owned and occupied for
any years, is reproduced by Missis.
Dpi. Its wide verandas or galleries
We it most inviting appearance.
ashington's headquarters at Morris
wn. n. j.. are reproduced by New
rsey. Virginia contributes Monti
llo, the home Of Thomas jefferson.
The state Of Washington contributes
structure Of unique design. 1t is
He'd the Wigwam. five stories
sh. built Of wood from Washington
rests. The building is octagonal
tn gigantic diagonal timbers rising
I'm the ground and meeting in an
ex ninety feet in the air. above
lich is built an observatory, from
lich a splendid view of the Exposl-
n may be had. An elevator will
Ty visitors to the observatory.
'ew York. Pennsylvania. Ohio. Ar
1S0S Colorado Vrasf Vfroirgo -