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The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, informally known as the St. Louis World's Fair, was an international exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, from April 30 to December 1, 1904. Local, state, and federal funds totaling $15 million (equivalent to $509 million in 2023) [1] were used to finance the event.
- A bird's-eye view of construction taking place on some of the 1904 World's Fair buildings on January 24, 1904 #
- The inside entrance of the Palace of Machinery, photographed as construction continued in 1903 #
- A craftsman stands by a bust of Thomas Jefferson, the model for the statue by Charles Grafly installed at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, circa 1903. #
- An overview of the Palace of Transportation and surrounding fairgrounds, photographed in 1904 #
This is a chronological list of international or colonial world's fairs. 1790s. 1791 – Prague, Bohemia – first industrial exhibition on the occasion of the coronation of Leopold II as king of Bohemia, took place in Clementinum, considerable sophistication of manufacturing methods.
Sep 26, 2023 · While most of the ambitious city beautiful plans were not realized in St. Louis, the city and the state invested millions of dollars preparing for the 1904 World’s Fair which was to be the centennial celebration of the Louisiana Purchase.
- Eads Bridge. Built in 1847, the Eads Bridge was the first of its kind. It was the first bridge across the Mississippi River south of the Missouri River.
- Gateway Arch National Park. It is fitting that the tour starts at the Gateway Arch – the internationally recognized symbol of St. Louis, Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase, and subsequent westward expansion of the nation.
- Forest Park. When the world came to St. Louis in 1904, Forest Park served as the main fairgrounds for the great Fair. Today, the 1,300-acre park remains one of St. Louis’ premiere attractions and visitor destinations not only for its World’s Fair heritage, but for the treasure trove of free attraction within it.
- Saint Louis Art Museum. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of fairgoers at the Saint Louis Art Museum, the only permanent exhibition facility built for the 1904 “Meet Me in St. Louis” World’s Fair.
Feb 25, 2020 · Occupying two square miles on the western side of St. Louis, the 1904 World's Fair was the largest in history, with 1,272 acres containing more than 1,500 buildings. There were grand lagoons with gondola rides and an ornate Festival Hall that held the world's largest pipe organ.
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In 1904, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition thrust St. Louis into the global spotlight; since then, the 1904 World’s Fair has been forever ingrained in our regional identity.
