The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-12-23
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exposition themselves, and every
state represented has fallen into the
plan with hearty accord For the pur-
pose of displaying the products of the
states, the exposition company is
erecting an immense building, the
floor space Of which is 10000 square
feet. Florida has the choicest space
In the building, the space extending
entirely around one side of the big
structure"
Florida is thus afforded an oppor
tunity of displaying her magnificent
array Of resources to most excellent
advantage. Colonel Brown was early
in his request for space, and there
fore secured the best The exposition
officials are particularly interested in
Colonel Browns work, owing to the
fact that he undertook it without an
represented in this building, and
Florida will outstrip them all.
Fine Site.
"The site allotted for the Florida
building" continued Colonel Brown,
els beyond question the best on the
grounds, and Florida owes to the ex-
position officials debt of gratitude
for their kindness in this matter.
1.-THE various state buildings will
front on historic Hampton Roads, the
greatest natural harbor in the world.
Here viii gather the grandest array
of war vessels of every character
ever seen at one place, and the best
view of the splendid naval review
h0 he h1liId
About midway of the water front
of the exposition grounds there is be-
ing erected an immense pier, near
which the largest war vessels Of the
world can ride at anchor or pass at
full speed. On this pier the nobility,
notabilities and citizens generally OF
I foreign countries will alight to view
the wonders of the exposition. The
Florida building will be within short
distance from the entrance to this
great pier and its broad verandas
will be first to greet the eyes of the
! thousands who come from the old
world. At this building, owing to
! its location and its liberal and attrac-
I tive plan of construction. the most
distinguished visitors from other
a Will do wiz many
foreign men of wealth seeking in
vestments in the United States. A
cordial greeting from Floridians will
await them at all times, and the most
authentic information regarding our
incompatible state be given them.
The building is also located near an
entrance to the 'Warpath" the great
amusement street of the exposition,
which will contain features superior
even to those seen at Chicago and ST.
Louis.
| commendabIe.
With the plans so comprehensive
outlined, the Times cannot refrain
from expressing its appreciation and
hearty endorsement of them, and
knows that its readers will do like
wise. With no provision made for
representation by the legislature,
Colonel Browns plans are the only
ones through which the desires OF
the state could be accomplished. The
Florida building, as described, meets
every demand and could not be i'm
proved on. The suggestion regard
ing Fort Marion, as stated by Colonei
Brown, Is a good one from his
torical point of view, but in no way
would such a building properly rep
resent Florida as ii is to-day. Were
there at hand sufficient funds to re-
produce the ancient fort for the sake
of comparison with the more modern
building, the plan would be most sc-
ceptable. Unlike the commissioners
of other states, however, Colonel
Brown has no large appropriation 10
rely on, ard therefore the Fort Mar
ion plan Is not feasible and c5nbot
be carried out.
Grand Display.
81 am not merely confident that
Florida will be represented in the
general states building by mag
nificent display Of products, but |
know this will be the case, said
Colonel Brown with emphasis Why
no state was ever represented by an
exhibit one half a. large, varied and
beautiful as was seen at our state fair
Just closed, and ! have the assurance
of everyone interested in that fair of
cordial and immediate support in the
work of securing products for exhf
bition at the exposition.
The great railway systems OF
Florida, which have done so much 10
advance the Interests OF the state
fair, are also with US heart and soul,
and are already making plane Tor
securing exhibits. These roads. how
ever, in order that the greatest de-
gree Of success may be achieved,
must unite and act in concert. as
sisting in having one grand. exhibit
lin the big general building. A house