The+1904+St.+Louis+World's+Fair+and+Olympics

 In 1904 St. Louis hosted the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The fair included exhibits from 62 foreign countries and 43 states. Numerous foods were introduced and popularized at the fair including the ice cream cone, cotton candy, Dr. Pepper, and Puffed Wheat cereal. The fair was attended by over 19 million people from April 30, 1904 to December 1, 1904. Exhibitions included exotic animals, pygmies, and The Anglo-Boer Concession (a reenactment of the war).

The 1904 Olympic games occurred at the same time as the World's Fair, from July 1, 1904 to November 23, 1904. The games were attended by 651 athletes from 12 countries.

Articles: [|**WORLD'S FAIR OPENING; National Salute Will Be Fired on Monument Grounds AS PRESIDENT PRESSES KEY Ceremonies Will Take Place in East Room of the White House in Presence of a Distinguished Party -- Announce- ment of Opening Ceremonies at St. Louis -- Taft to Represent President.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Apr 21, 1904. p. 14 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (98 K)   Mark this document 2.  [|**ST. LOUIS GETS OLYMPIC GAMES; International Committee Sanctions the Change for the World's Fair in 1904.**] **New York Times (1857-1922).** Feb 12, 1903. p. 10 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (41 K)   Mark this document 3.  [|**WORLD'S FAIR CLOSED; OVER 18,000,000 SAW IT; St. Louis Makes a Holiday to Honor President Francis. TOTAL COST WAS $31,000,000 Will Be Very Little Left for Stockholders -- New York Building Brought $7,000 -- Cost $78,000.**] **New York Times (1857-1922).** Dec 2, 1904. p. 5 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (126 K)   Mark this document 4.  [|**PRESIDENT ON WAY; Left St. Louis on a Special Train at Midnight. PASSED SUNDAY QUIETLY Attended Divine Services and Went for Extended Drive. Rev. S.J. Niccolls, of Second Presby- terian Church, Avoided Special Refer- ence to Distinguished Guest -- Great Crowds on Street to See Presidential Party Gave Officers Little Trouble -- Followed by Many Vehicles.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Nov 28, 1904. p. 1 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (154 K)   Mark this document 5.  [|**PRESIDENT GUEST OF HONOR.; Banquet Given by Exposition Manage- ment in St. Louis.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Nov 27, 1904. p. 1 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (33 K)   Mark this document 6.  [|**PRESIDENT TO SEE FAIR; He Accepts Invitation of St. Louis Committee. ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 May Spend Two Days Viewing Exposi- tion, and a Special Programme Will Be Arranged in His Honor -- Cabinet Members and Other Government Of- ficials Likely to Be in the Party.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Nov 11, 1904. p. 3 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (61 K)   Mark this document 7.  [|**ST. LOUIS AND THE FAIR.**] **New York Times (1857-1922).** Oct 14, 1904. p. 6 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (20 K)   Mark this document 8.  [|**WILL TOUCH GOLD KEY; Plans for Opening of World's Fair by President. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST STORM Two Electric Circuits Between Washington and St. Louis Arranged -- Signal from White House Will Start Machinery on Exposition Grounds and Unfurl Flags on Buildings -- Architect Resigns.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Apr 28, 1904. p. 5 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (72 K)   Mark this document 9.  [|**DIED CENTURIES AGO; But Inca Chiefs Body Is Coming to St. Louis. BEEN PRESERVED FOR TRAVEL Commissioner General Garland Planning an Exhibit at World's Fair -- Peru a Land of Romance -- Ollantai and His Love Affairs -- Bitter War with Chile Interrupted an Exhibit at Chicago.**] //Special Correspondence of The Washington Post..// **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Dec 25, 1903. p. 8 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (117 K)   Mark this document 10.  [|**THE GIRAFFE IS NOW READY.; Eighteen-foot Specimen -to;Go to .St. Louis Exposition.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Dec 25, 1903. p. 12 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (39 K)   Mark this document 11.  [|**"MONTICELLO" AT ST. LOUIS.; Jefferson's Home Will Probably Be Reproduced at the Fair.**] //Special to The Washington Post..// **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Jun 26, 1903. p. 4 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (34 K)   Mark this document 12.  [|**Alaskan Exhibit at St. Louis.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Jan 13, 1903. p. 4 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (31 K)   Mark this document 13.  [|**RUSSIA WILL EXHIBIT; Changes Decision as to the St. Louis Exposition. SPACE HAS BEEN PRESERVED Intention to Participate Along with Other Nations of World Announced in Telegram to Director Skiff -- Fair Will Be Closed To-day -- Special Cotton Exhibit Completed -- Monster Weed Patch.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** May 8, 1904. p. 1 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (52 K)   Mark this document 14.  [|**The Great Exposition.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Apr 27, 1904. p. 6 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (78 K)   Mark this document 15.  [|**RATES TO ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR.; Tickets to be Sold at very Low Rates via Pennysylvania Railroad.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Feb 28, 1904. p. 1 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (33 K)   Mark this document 16.  [|**WHITE CITY IN RUINS; St. Louis Fair Buildings Are a Drug on the Market. ART BARGAINS SOLD BY TONS Uncle Sam's Big Exposition Buildings Are the Greatest White Elephants on Record -- Tremendous Magnitude of Wrecking Work at St. Louis Fair. What Contractors Have Accomplished.**] //Special Correspondence of The Washington Post..// **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Jul 9, 1905. p. B4 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (149 K)   Mark this document 17.  [|**WORLD'S FAIR ATTENDANCE.**] **Wall Street Journal (1889-1922).** Nov 24, 1904. p. 5 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (9 K)   Mark this document 18.  [|**CLOSING DAY OF THE FAIR.; December 1 to Be Known as David R. Francis Day.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Nov 28, 1904. p. 1 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (31 K)   Mark this document 19.  [|**GAMES GO TO ST. LOUIS.; International Olympic Contests Will Be Held During the World's Fair.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Feb 13, 1903. p. 8 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (30 K)   Mark this document 20.  [|**OLYMPIC GAMES OF 1904; World's Championship Events to be Held at St. Louis Next Month. OLD GREEK SPORTS REVIVED American Athletes Won Majority of Events in Previous Meetings at Athens and at Paris.**] **New York Times (1857-1922).** Jul 20, 1904. p. 9 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (91 K)   Mark this document 21.  [|**PLANS FOR OLYMPIC GAMES.; Lectures Will Be Given on Physical Training Subjects Also in St. Louis.**] **New York Times (1857-1922).** Sep 27, 1903. p. 16 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (52 K)   Mark this document 22.  [|**WORLD-WIDE CONTEST; Revival of the Olympic Games at St. Louis. NEW ATHLETIC RECORDS SET Harry Hillman, of New York, Reduces World's Time for 400-meter Run -- John Flannagan Increases Olympic Dis- tance for Hammer Put -- Ray Ewry Breaks Olympic Broad Jump Record.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Aug 30, 1904. p. 9 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (76 K)   Mark this document 23.  [|**HICKS FIRST MAN IN; Marathon Race at Twenty five Miles Won by American. THIRTY-ONE CONTESTANTS Fleetest Long-distance Runners of World at St. Louis. Corey, of Chicago, a Frenchman, Crossed the Line Second, and Newton, of New York, Third -- Course Extended Up Hill and Down Dale and Around the Sta- dium Track -- Time Slower Than in Past Events -- List of Starters. HICKS FIRST MAN IN.**] **The Washington Post (1877-1922).** Aug 31, 1904. p. 1 (2 pages) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (152 K)   Mark this document 24.  [|**SWIMMING RACES AT ST. LOUIS.; Two Records Broken in Final Events, but Only One Allowed.**] //Special to The New York Times..// **New York Times (1857-1922).** Sep 8, 1904. p. 5 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (46 K)   Mark this document 25.  [|**TOPICS OF THE TIMES.**] **New York Times (1857-1922).** Oct 15, 1904. p. 8 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] (155 K)   Mark this document 26.  [|**KRAMER DEFEATED BY FENN; Cycling Champion Loses Grand Circuit Race at St. Louis. HURLEY WINS AMATEUR EVENT Olympic Championship Cycle Meet Opens with Many Prominent Racers in Attendance -- Will Last 4 Days.**] **New York Times (1857-1922).** Aug 3, 1904. p. 3 (1 page) [|Abstract] [|Page map] [|Article image - PDF] Mark this document