The Greeley tribune., 1904-06-16
ALL THE STATES At
TIE WORLDS FAIR.
Many Beautiful Pavilions and Preten-
tious Buildings Show Forth the
Enterprise of American
CommonWe alths.

at ST. Louis. 1t has nothing to do viii
the immense exhibit palaces. but is {
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 Sc
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 i'll il
are the state buildings at 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 a Stringtown'
on the-Pike about this city. for the
grounds surrounding each of the houses
are beauttied with gardens typical of
the state represented.
All the states are to be represented
at the Worlds Fair. This means a
great deal, shining triumph for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and
furnishes another illustration of the
fact that this ENposition'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 Il 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 raiscl pri-
vately by patriotic citizens, so that in
the event of legislative inaction this
commonwealth may be represented.
The states and territories are ex-
pending over 81 100000 in their efforts
to show off to best advantage at the
Exposition. This Ia a million and a
third more than was expended at the
Chicago exposition by til 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 be prominent
county exhibits provided by special ap-
preparation of county funds.
This City of the States presents a
picture Of surprising beauty. Nature
has done much to aid in the creation
of the picture. Never before has any
exposition been able to grant such ad-
vantageous sites for state buildings.
The buildings are situated on Z plateau
shout seventy five feet higher than the
level ground to the north upoo which
stand the main exhibit palaces There
are hills and ravines here and there,
enabling the landscapists to lay out .
most delightful pattern Of Nsas and
terraces and lawns.
The smallest of the state buildings u
that Of Arizona. which stands near the
southeastern entrance to the grounds.
from the dome of which It Is said that
perhaps the very finest view Of the
Exposition may be enjoyed. This
building is a palace in the Italian re-
Nuisance architecture. built at q cost
Of $1O5.0OO Near by is the reproduc-
ton OF the Cabildo at New Orleans. in
which the Louisiana Purchase transfer
ceremonies took place Louisia ma g
state building. Ohio has a clubhouse
of highly ornate design. in the architec-
ture Of the French renaissance I'LL
nois is prominent with a most pre-
tentious structure. with wide verantlas
and a commanding cupola.
description of each of the state
buildings. with any detail. would more
than fill newspaper page. 1t Is only
pcAioe here to hint at some Of the
interesting structures. California, for
instance. has reproduced in exact size
the famous old La Rabida Mission
Connecticut presents replica Of the
Sigourney residence at Hartford, home
of the poetess Lydia Hunttey Sigour
ney in her time. This building is said
to be the finest specimen of purely
colonial architecture now standing
| The New Kentucky Home. from the
| Blue Grass State, is a handsome club
house that would make some of the
mansions along Fifth avenue. New
York city. look insignificant Beau
| voir. the quaint old house which JET
sui iydN IL ut'l anu occupied Iol
MAJ years, is reproduced by Missis
sippi. Its wide verandas or callerie.
give it most inviting appearance
Washington's headquarters at Morris
town, \. j., are reproduced by New
Jersey. Virginia contributes Monti
cello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.
The state of Washington contribute
a structure of Ipiurlp leSiun IT 4
called the Wigwam. five storie
high, built Of wood from Washington
forests. The building is octagonal
with gigantic diagonal timbers risin,
from the ground and meeting in al
apex ninety feet in the air. abov
which is built an observatory. from
which splendid view of the Exposi
tion may be had. An elevator vii
carry visitors to the observatory
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