1. Fill in missing blanks.
2. Put tags on delicious.
3. Helps me complete my project.
4. Project is completed. :)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Day 9
1. Find some more pictures for our slideshow/documentary.
2. Created the slideshow.
3. It shows how many different countries were at the fair.
4. Add music to the slideshow.
2. Created the slideshow.
3. It shows how many different countries were at the fair.
4. Add music to the slideshow.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Day 10
1. Search for pictures.
2. Created part of the slideshow with the pictures I found.
3. It shows what St. Louis used to look like.
4. Complete the slideshow.
2. Created part of the slideshow with the pictures I found.
3. It shows what St. Louis used to look like.
4. Complete the slideshow.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
1904 Olympics
http://www.slate.com/id/2197635/
-August 8th parade of nations featured representatives from 204 countries and territories
-throughout the fair, so-called primitives participated in physical displays alongside cultural presentations
-visitor to "Patagonian" display would see native Argentines do a traditional dance and also perform athletic feat
-they held "Special Olympics" in which "savages" would mimic their white counterparts
-it would demonstrate the inherent inferiority of the world's indigenous peoples
-would create data that would help make a mark that in emerging field of anthropology; complete racial hierachy
-August 8th parade of nations featured representatives from 204 countries and territories
-throughout the fair, so-called primitives participated in physical displays alongside cultural presentations
-visitor to "Patagonian" display would see native Argentines do a traditional dance and also perform athletic feat
-they held "Special Olympics" in which "savages" would mimic their white counterparts
-it would demonstrate the inherent inferiority of the world's indigenous peoples
-would create data that would help make a mark that in emerging field of anthropology; complete racial hierachy
Monday, March 9, 2009
Day 8
1. Get to my goal of having 30 index cards.
2. Got 31 index cards.
3. Learned more on what was their during the worlds fair.
4. Start working more of the finished product.
2. Got 31 index cards.
3. Learned more on what was their during the worlds fair.
4. Start working more of the finished product.
Bisayin Village
http://exhibits.slpl.lib.mo.us/lpe/data/LPE240025549.asp?thread=240035286
-Bisayin(Visayin)village had one hundred inhabitants
-was located on the shore of Arrowhead with the Philippine Reservation
-village consisted of 15 houses, a theater, and market
-Bisayin houses were constructed of thatched bamboo brought from the Philippines
-the houses were elevated on post that protected the structures from flooding during the rainy season
-visitors to the Bisayin Village could take water Buffalo rides
-Bisayin(Visayin)village had one hundred inhabitants
-was located on the shore of Arrowhead with the Philippine Reservation
-village consisted of 15 houses, a theater, and market
-Bisayin houses were constructed of thatched bamboo brought from the Philippines
-the houses were elevated on post that protected the structures from flooding during the rainy season
-visitors to the Bisayin Village could take water Buffalo rides
Pygmies
http://exhibits.slpl.lib.mo.us/lpe/data/LPE240025407.asp?thread=240029402
-Samuel Phillips Verner brought eight men from the Congo to the fair
-most referred to them as pygmies, although the africans came from many different ethnic groups
-fair officials required the native peoples to remain in their native dress
-when temperatures dropped in the fall, many stayed in their huts out of view
-many visitors tried to get them to come out by throwing stones at the huts
-the Africans responded by grabbing their spears and rushing their visitors
-Samuel Phillips Verner brought eight men from the Congo to the fair
-most referred to them as pygmies, although the africans came from many different ethnic groups
-fair officials required the native peoples to remain in their native dress
-when temperatures dropped in the fall, many stayed in their huts out of view
-many visitors tried to get them to come out by throwing stones at the huts
-the Africans responded by grabbing their spears and rushing their visitors
Palais du Costume
http://exhibits.slpl.lib.mo.us/lpe/data/LPE240025337.asp?thread=240029402
-exhibit presented a series of of tableaux illustrating the history of dress throughout the ages
-one of the tableau featured modern clothing and furniture from 1904
-The William Barr Dry Goods Company provided the costumes
-costumes valued over one hundred thousand dollars
-architect Louis. C Spiering designed the building housing the Palais du Costume
-admission the exhibit was 25 cents
-exhibit presented a series of of tableaux illustrating the history of dress throughout the ages
-one of the tableau featured modern clothing and furniture from 1904
-The William Barr Dry Goods Company provided the costumes
-costumes valued over one hundred thousand dollars
-architect Louis. C Spiering designed the building housing the Palais du Costume
-admission the exhibit was 25 cents
1904 World's Fair
http://exhibits.slpl.lib.mo.us/lpe/data/LPE240024302.asp?thread=240029406
East India's Teakwood and Tea:
-east india pavilion included reproduction of the temple/tomb of Itmad-ul-Dowlah at Agra India
-65 artists worked 2 years creating this production
-was made of teakwood
-stoof 35 feet high and 20 feet across
-after viewing artifact viewers would drink cups of fragrant tea served by attendents dressed in native Indian clothes
Asia on the Pike:
-Mysterious Asia attraction offered ceremonies for only 15 cents
-facade of the Taj Mahal was the focal point for Mysterious Asia
-attraction included street scenes with bazaars from India, Ceylon(Sri Lanka), and other Asian countries
-rugs, silk, and jewerly made at booths of bazaar were purchased
-acrobats performed on the streets, sometimes building human pyramids
East India's Teakwood and Tea:
-east india pavilion included reproduction of the temple/tomb of Itmad-ul-Dowlah at Agra India
-65 artists worked 2 years creating this production
-was made of teakwood
-stoof 35 feet high and 20 feet across
-after viewing artifact viewers would drink cups of fragrant tea served by attendents dressed in native Indian clothes
Asia on the Pike:
-Mysterious Asia attraction offered ceremonies for only 15 cents
-facade of the Taj Mahal was the focal point for Mysterious Asia
-attraction included street scenes with bazaars from India, Ceylon(Sri Lanka), and other Asian countries
-rugs, silk, and jewerly made at booths of bazaar were purchased
-acrobats performed on the streets, sometimes building human pyramids
Tyrolean Alps
http://exhibits.slpl.lib.mo.us/lpe/data/LPE240024268.asp?thread=240029402
-village tucked with snow-capped Tyrolean Alps
-on the Pike on the east entrance
-offered gorgeous scenery, tasty food, and special entertainment
-alpine castles, gabled homes, and churches surrounded natives singing native songs
-the St.Louis Inn was part of the attraction
-Luchow-Faust World Fair Restaurant operated by Tony Faust and August Luchow: could seat seat 2,500
-while dining...entertainment comedian Will Rogers or listen to one of the many concerts
-Adolphus Busch purchased the attraction with idea of opening a summer theatre following the fair
-village tucked with snow-capped Tyrolean Alps
-on the Pike on the east entrance
-offered gorgeous scenery, tasty food, and special entertainment
-alpine castles, gabled homes, and churches surrounded natives singing native songs
-the St.Louis Inn was part of the attraction
-Luchow-Faust World Fair Restaurant operated by Tony Faust and August Luchow: could seat seat 2,500
-while dining...entertainment comedian Will Rogers or listen to one of the many concerts
-Adolphus Busch purchased the attraction with idea of opening a summer theatre following the fair
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Day 7
1. To complete more index cards.
2. Completed 2 index cards.
3. It shows how much people learned from the fair.
4. Catch up on more index cards.
2. Completed 2 index cards.
3. It shows how much people learned from the fair.
4. Catch up on more index cards.
And more on the fair...
http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/history/fair.html
-consisted of 900 distinct buildings
-twenty-two countries were represented including Japan, China, the Philippines Ceylon
-44 U.S. cities, states, and territories built large display buildings
-the federal government built a bird cage large enough for enough birds to fly freely
-fairgoers saw exhibits ranging from a cow made entirely out of butter to their first look at automobiles and electric lights
-the task of razing buildings and restoring the park for use was until April 30, 1913
-consisted of 900 distinct buildings
-twenty-two countries were represented including Japan, China, the Philippines Ceylon
-44 U.S. cities, states, and territories built large display buildings
-the federal government built a bird cage large enough for enough birds to fly freely
-fairgoers saw exhibits ranging from a cow made entirely out of butter to their first look at automobiles and electric lights
-the task of razing buildings and restoring the park for use was until April 30, 1913
More on the Fair
http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/history/fair.html
-eight major exhibit palaces were built in a fan-shaped plan in the parks north-western corner
-West of Skinker Road was the fairs adminstration complex: housed in the newly built structures of Washington University
-Francis Field was the site of the 1904 Olympics
-First Olympics held in the U.S.
-"Wilderness" is was heavily wooded southwest corner of the park was known as
-major project in site preparation, the striaghtening of the meandering River des Peres and placing it in an underground conduit
-eight major exhibit palaces were built in a fan-shaped plan in the parks north-western corner
-West of Skinker Road was the fairs adminstration complex: housed in the newly built structures of Washington University
-Francis Field was the site of the 1904 Olympics
-First Olympics held in the U.S.
-"Wilderness" is was heavily wooded southwest corner of the park was known as
-major project in site preparation, the striaghtening of the meandering River des Peres and placing it in an underground conduit
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Day 6
1. Make more index cards.
2. Did 4 more index cards.
3. Shows the different variety of things in the World's fair.
4. To keep trying to catch up on the index cards by Monday.
2. Did 4 more index cards.
3. Shows the different variety of things in the World's fair.
4. To keep trying to catch up on the index cards by Monday.
The Fair
http://www.bitwise.net/~ken-bill/fairhart.htm
-600 foot wide Plaza of St. Louis with the Statue of St. Louis of France
-statue made in staff, a mixture of plaster and fibers over a wooden frame, just like the sculptures of other buildings
-the other end of palace is dominated by Louisiana Purchase Monument, a 100 foot high column with a sculpture of a peace alighting on the globe
-sculptures around base depict memorable events in history of Louisiana Territory
-in front of Festival Hall is Central Cascade, fountain asssembly that flows into the Grand Basin
-the pavilion housed two of the fairs most large and popular restaurants
-German restaurant in the east pavilion and the Italian restaurant in the west pavilion
-can each seat 2000 diners at a time
-600 foot wide Plaza of St. Louis with the Statue of St. Louis of France
-statue made in staff, a mixture of plaster and fibers over a wooden frame, just like the sculptures of other buildings
-the other end of palace is dominated by Louisiana Purchase Monument, a 100 foot high column with a sculpture of a peace alighting on the globe
-sculptures around base depict memorable events in history of Louisiana Territory
-in front of Festival Hall is Central Cascade, fountain asssembly that flows into the Grand Basin
-the pavilion housed two of the fairs most large and popular restaurants
-German restaurant in the east pavilion and the Italian restaurant in the west pavilion
-can each seat 2000 diners at a time
The Liberty Bell
http://www.libertybellmuseum.com/exhibits/worldsfairs/1904.htm
-one of the leading attractions at the fair displayed in Pennsylvania State Building from June to November
-75,000 children asked to have the bell on exhibit
-Liberty Bell was removed from Independence Hall on June 3, 1904
-escorted on a special train car through Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinios, Wisconson, Minnisota, Iowa, and Missouri; longest trip Liberty Bell has ever taken
-When bell arrived in St. Louis on June 8, 1904, St. Louis Mayor declared in "Liberty Bell Day" in honor of the bells arrival
-Liberty Bell was taken from train station to the fair grounds on a float decorated with flags and banners and pulled by 13 gray draft horses that symbolized the 13 different states
-float was followed by platoon of St. Louis mounted police and carriages carrying fair and civic officials
-one of the leading attractions at the fair displayed in Pennsylvania State Building from June to November
-75,000 children asked to have the bell on exhibit
-Liberty Bell was removed from Independence Hall on June 3, 1904
-escorted on a special train car through Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinios, Wisconson, Minnisota, Iowa, and Missouri; longest trip Liberty Bell has ever taken
-When bell arrived in St. Louis on June 8, 1904, St. Louis Mayor declared in "Liberty Bell Day" in honor of the bells arrival
-Liberty Bell was taken from train station to the fair grounds on a float decorated with flags and banners and pulled by 13 gray draft horses that symbolized the 13 different states
-float was followed by platoon of St. Louis mounted police and carriages carrying fair and civic officials
More of The Philippine Reservation
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
-represented the Philippine Islands
-United states had acquired six years earlier during war with Spain
-exhibit was designed to introduce Americans to the country's newest protecorate, promote the Philippine's available natural resources, and introduce Filipinos to the benefits of American culture
-located on 47 acres at southwest corner of fair
-reservation set of from the rest of the fair by body of water called Arrowhead Lake
-over 100 buildings of Philippine architecture covered the grounds
-each designed as residence for 1,100 Filipinos
-gave Westerners more intimate knowledge of social, commercial, and industrial capabilities of different Filipino cultures
-represented the Philippine Islands
-United states had acquired six years earlier during war with Spain
-exhibit was designed to introduce Americans to the country's newest protecorate, promote the Philippine's available natural resources, and introduce Filipinos to the benefits of American culture
-located on 47 acres at southwest corner of fair
-reservation set of from the rest of the fair by body of water called Arrowhead Lake
-over 100 buildings of Philippine architecture covered the grounds
-each designed as residence for 1,100 Filipinos
-gave Westerners more intimate knowledge of social, commercial, and industrial capabilities of different Filipino cultures
More on The Pike
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
-located along Lindell Boulevard
-designed to invigorate fairgoers curiosity
-visitors entertained by performers from 30 different nations
-Entrepeneurs realized that the Pike offered many money making opportunities
-many developed attractions that included historical events, trips to exotic locations, examples of nature's fury, the supernatural, and a collection of carnival inspired oddities
-located along Lindell Boulevard
-designed to invigorate fairgoers curiosity
-visitors entertained by performers from 30 different nations
-Entrepeneurs realized that the Pike offered many money making opportunities
-many developed attractions that included historical events, trips to exotic locations, examples of nature's fury, the supernatural, and a collection of carnival inspired oddities
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Day 5
1. Research more on my topic.
2. Found more on the Palaces during the fair. Completed 5 index cards
3. How many countries were at the fair. And how much we take for granted that we never had before.
4. To catch up on index cards.
2. Found more on the Palaces during the fair. Completed 5 index cards
3. How many countries were at the fair. And how much we take for granted that we never had before.
4. To catch up on index cards.
Palace of Varied Industries
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
-first exhibit palace built for the fair
-used to house objects that were designed as artistically pleasing
-contained objects such as: pottery, cut glass, office and household furniture, brushes, leather articles, jewelry, silver and goldsmith wares, clocks and watches, products of marble, bronze, iron on upholsters decorations
-constructed at cost of $705,815
-buildings largest exhibitors from German and Japan
-they attracted fairgoers with examples of the decorative furniture, fine pottery, and artistic products designed to showcase countries artistic capabilities
-first exhibit palace built for the fair
-used to house objects that were designed as artistically pleasing
-contained objects such as: pottery, cut glass, office and household furniture, brushes, leather articles, jewelry, silver and goldsmith wares, clocks and watches, products of marble, bronze, iron on upholsters decorations
-constructed at cost of $705,815
-buildings largest exhibitors from German and Japan
-they attracted fairgoers with examples of the decorative furniture, fine pottery, and artistic products designed to showcase countries artistic capabilities
U.S. Government Buildings
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
-Modeled after Roman Pantheon
-building represented every department of the government
-constructed at cost of $335,000
-building contained Expostitions working post office, and housed artifacts from the Smithsonian institute
-other aspects emphasized the U.S. natural resources with films teaching about forest preservation and establishment of the country's national parks
-Goverment Fisheries Building displayed fresh and salt water fish
-Department of Agriculture displayed most recent developements in preservation of dairy products
-War Department set up models of Civil War battlefields abd gave live demonstrations of the guns used in the nation's costal defense
-Modeled after Roman Pantheon
-building represented every department of the government
-constructed at cost of $335,000
-building contained Expostitions working post office, and housed artifacts from the Smithsonian institute
-other aspects emphasized the U.S. natural resources with films teaching about forest preservation and establishment of the country's national parks
-Goverment Fisheries Building displayed fresh and salt water fish
-Department of Agriculture displayed most recent developements in preservation of dairy products
-War Department set up models of Civil War battlefields abd gave live demonstrations of the guns used in the nation's costal defense
Palace of Transportation
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
-designed by Masqueray
-reminder for people of railroad station
-building displayed combination of modern and historical transportation exhbits
-constructed at cost of $684,608
-center of building contained revolving steam engine to celebrate 100th anniversary of steam locomotive
-contained all types of transportation available for public at turn of the century
-Types of transportation include: motor boats, horse cars, wagons, cable cars, railcars, buggies, and 160 automobiles
-designed by Masqueray
-reminder for people of railroad station
-building displayed combination of modern and historical transportation exhbits
-constructed at cost of $684,608
-center of building contained revolving steam engine to celebrate 100th anniversary of steam locomotive
-contained all types of transportation available for public at turn of the century
-Types of transportation include: motor boats, horse cars, wagons, cable cars, railcars, buggies, and 160 automobiles
Palace of Manufacturers; Mines and Metallurgy
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
Manufacturers:
-exhibits devoted to household articles, equipment, clothing, and merchandise for personal use
-many exhibits were working displays: people could watch creation of clothing from companies such as Brown Shoe Company and Singer Sewing Company
-constructed at cost of $723,510
-eastern half of building displayed upholstry, carpets, and clothing
-western half contained hardware such as cutlery, stoves, furnaces, and Italion marble and alabaster which people could purchase
-also displayed bazaar where retailers could rent booths to sell their wares to fairgoers
Mines and Metallurgy:
-contained hundreds of models of mines and exhibits of product that demonstrated latest in mining technology
-constructed at cost of $498,661
-contained examples af raw material and products produced from those materials
-outside palace: examples of primitive mining by Mexican Indians, operational displays of cement making, brick making, coal mining, pottery making, and a ride through reproduction of coal mining
Manufacturers:
-exhibits devoted to household articles, equipment, clothing, and merchandise for personal use
-many exhibits were working displays: people could watch creation of clothing from companies such as Brown Shoe Company and Singer Sewing Company
-constructed at cost of $723,510
-eastern half of building displayed upholstry, carpets, and clothing
-western half contained hardware such as cutlery, stoves, furnaces, and Italion marble and alabaster which people could purchase
-also displayed bazaar where retailers could rent booths to sell their wares to fairgoers
Mines and Metallurgy:
-contained hundreds of models of mines and exhibits of product that demonstrated latest in mining technology
-constructed at cost of $498,661
-contained examples af raw material and products produced from those materials
-outside palace: examples of primitive mining by Mexican Indians, operational displays of cement making, brick making, coal mining, pottery making, and a ride through reproduction of coal mining
Status Report
1. I've accomplished finding research for my project. The research is giving me more ideas for the final product.
2. Finish the rest of the index cards so I can begin working on the actual project.
3. Figuring out how to do the project without paper, powerpoints, and poster boards.
4. Finding information on my topic.
5. Finish a lot more index cards at the beginning so that I'm not rushing to catch up.
6. Finishing 10 DPP and 30 IC.
2. Finish the rest of the index cards so I can begin working on the actual project.
3. Figuring out how to do the project without paper, powerpoints, and poster boards.
4. Finding information on my topic.
5. Finish a lot more index cards at the beginning so that I'm not rushing to catch up.
6. Finishing 10 DPP and 30 IC.
Palace of Horticulture and Liberal Arts
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
Horticulture:
-located on Agriculture Hill
-had two distinct sections: exhibit of fruits and nuts, and floral exhibit
-floral exhibit located on 50-acre tract of land surrounding the Palaces of Agriculture and Horticulture
-constructed at cost of $227,338
-unique features: basement used to provide storage for fruits, and gigantic floral map of the U.S. outside the building with gravel walks
Liberal Arts:
-building housed displays that demonstrated how science and technology were used to transform natural resources into manufactured products
-constructed at cost of $576,957
-housed items such as entire Chinese collection, coins from the British Mint, examples of German fine printing and photographs, a model of a lighthouse, etc
Horticulture:
-located on Agriculture Hill
-had two distinct sections: exhibit of fruits and nuts, and floral exhibit
-floral exhibit located on 50-acre tract of land surrounding the Palaces of Agriculture and Horticulture
-constructed at cost of $227,338
-unique features: basement used to provide storage for fruits, and gigantic floral map of the U.S. outside the building with gravel walks
Liberal Arts:
-building housed displays that demonstrated how science and technology were used to transform natural resources into manufactured products
-constructed at cost of $576,957
-housed items such as entire Chinese collection, coins from the British Mint, examples of German fine printing and photographs, a model of a lighthouse, etc
Palace of Forestry, Fish, and Game
http://www.mohistory.org/Fair/WF/HTML/Overview/page3.html
-located north of Palace of Agriculture
-least elaborate architectural palace at the fair
-constructed at cost of $170, 454
-contained demonstrations of being made to preserve and utilize America's stock of trees, fish, and animals
-displays of taxidermy animals highlighted each state's exhibit
-most popular area was aquarium
-consisted of 60 large fish tanks, 55 by 45 foot pool, and 40 foot in diameter salt water basin dedicated to ocean sea life
-located north of Palace of Agriculture
-least elaborate architectural palace at the fair
-constructed at cost of $170, 454
-contained demonstrations of being made to preserve and utilize America's stock of trees, fish, and animals
-displays of taxidermy animals highlighted each state's exhibit
-most popular area was aquarium
-consisted of 60 large fish tanks, 55 by 45 foot pool, and 40 foot in diameter salt water basin dedicated to ocean sea life
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