The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-08-19
NEW WOMEN'S
BUILDING
In Course of Construction at State
Fair Grounds

ing the new women's building on the
State Fair grounds at Huron. For
elegance of design. fitness to its sur
roundings and adaptation to its pur-
poses this handsome structure is un-
excelled by any building of similar
character anywhere in the country.
Situated in the center of the fair
ground and facing the west it pre-
sents stately and imposing appear
ance well calculated to attract and
impress the most careless observer.
Graceful in exterior, with outer walls
of cement stucco, based upon metal
lathing, its artistic and tasteful out
lines make striking picture. while
its generous proportions do honor to
those for whose use and pleasure it
is designed.
Although no verbal statement can
bring its beauty properly to view
some slight idea thereof may be
gathered from the measurements
and general plan of the building.
1t is 100 by so feet in length and
width, with wings on each side 81 x
10 feet each The elevation of the
first floor is IA feet while the second
story ceiling is two feet lower. The
main entrance has an ample porte
cochere with stairways on either
side all giving upon platform IL
feet square from which to enter the
main hall. This lower hall is finely
finished with wainscoting reaching
to within 2 feet of the ceiling, af-
fording abundant space for exhibits
or wall display: the windows are a
feet square and situated above the
wainscotting; the wall between as
well as the Ceiling being finished in
beaver board. the ceiling arranged
in panels a feet square; the wood
work is finished in "Mission" stain.
On the rear of the building is a
Rest Porch" 36 by so feet in 2i-
mensions with a Tending wall of con-
crete as a guard against accident.
This porch faces the east giving a
fine view of the race course and
stock pavilion. and being shaded af-
fords an excellent lounging place
for those so inclined.
The second floor is reached by a
central stairway of generous pro-
portions, leading on one side to the
Art Gallery which is lighted by
windows a feet wide and feet high
supplemented by q sky lights in the
roof. On the other side is the Lee
ture and Demonstration room about
40 by so feet la dimension. Be-
tween these is the Well 26 feet
surrounded by an elaborate
balustrade of finely finished oak.
Settees are placed on all sides of
the we'll from which an interesting
view of both floors may be had.
Not only for it's artistic architec-
ture bit in its ethical and chivalrous
significance, does this beautiful
building appeal to our appreciation.
Distinctively. separately and abso-
lutely it is the "Wonan's Building"
and when we recall what woman he's
done for our famous state and the
part she has borne in winning and
preserving its glory we can readily
see the fitness of this tribute to her
worth, and honor the recognition
which is hereby heartily given her.
For be it known this is her domocile
not only at Fair Time" but at all
times. Here may the Women's
Clubs of the State assemble their
conventions and feel that they are
at home. That which they have so
grandly helped to attain they are
to call their own and enjoy
it as such.
During the fair of this year in the
lecture room of this elegant building
Mrs Rorer whose able teachings
along home making lines in "Domes-
tic Science" are so highly appreciat-
ed bv the ladies of the state, will
still further elaborate the work al
ready so well done. Cooperating
with Miss Wilcox and her assistants
of the Domestic Science department
of the Brookings college. Mrs Rorer
will during Fair week give daily
lectures and demonstrations in cook
cry. home making and the care of
children. These lectures are free
and should be heard by every house.
wife present or prospective who
aims IN fiji her noble cpho.o -, :.