Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-11-04
ALL THE STATES AT
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Many Beautiful Pavilions and Protein
tious Buildings Show Forth The
Enterprise of American
Commemorative.

the trees on the Worlds Fair grounds
at st. Louis. 1t has nothing to do with
the immense exhibit palaces, but is q
thing apart. The houses in this new
city are of various styles of archltec-
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 1t
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 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 n
great deal, 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.
Ftfty-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 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 fund
for participation Is being raised 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 $7,o00,G0O in their efforts
to show off to best advantage at the
Exposition. This is 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 a number
of the states there will be prominent
county exhibits provided by special ap-
preparation of county funds.
| This City of the States presents q
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 plateau
about seventy-five feet higher than the
level ground to the north upon which
stand the main exhibit palaces. There
are hills and ravines here and there
enabling the landscapists to lay out a
most delightful pattern of roads and
terraces and lawns.
i The smallest of the state buildings is
that of Arizona. which stands near the
southeastern entrance to the grounds
One of the largest is that of Missouri
from the dome of which 1t is said that
perhaps the very finest view of the
Exposition may be enjoyed. This
building is palace in the Italian re
naissance architecture, built at cos
Of $105,000. Near by is the reproduc
ton of the Cabildo at New Orleans IL
which the Louisiana Purchase transfer
ceremonies took place - louisiana
state building. Ohio has n clubhouse
of highly ornate design. in the architec
ture of the French renaissance. Hi
nois Is prominent with most pre-
kaY, ,t,,,
and q commanding cupola.
A description Of each of the stat,
buildings. with any detail. would NOR,
than fill a newspaper page. 1t Is onl,
possible here to hint at some of tn,
interesting structures. California, 70
instance, has reproduced in exact siz
the famous old La Rabida Mission
Connecticut presents a replica of tn
Sigourney residence at Hartford, HON
of the poetess Lydia Huntley Sigoul
ney In her time. This building Is sal
. to be the finest specimen of purel
colonial architecture now standing
The New Kentucky Home. from tn
Blue Grass State, is handsome clut
house that would make some of tn
uuHblonS uiOnB ruin avenue, NeN
J York city. look insignificant. Beat
yoir, the quaint old house which Je
, ferson Davis owned and occupied fC
many years, is reproduced by Missi'
: sippi. Its wide verandas or gallerie
+, give 1t a most inviting appearance
I Washington's headquarters at Morris
! town. n. j., are reproduced by Ne
Jersey. Virginia contributes Mont
! cello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.
d The state of Washington contribute
J. a structure of unique design. 1t
i called the Wigwam, five stort
g high, built of wood from Washingto
Q forests. The building is octagona
d with gigantic diagonal timbers rlsin
e from the ground and meeting in a
e apex ninety feet in the air, aboN
8 which is built an observatory, fro
e which a splendid view of the Expos
8 ton may be had. An elevator W!
: carry visitors to the observatory.
g New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio. A