From the Palaces to the Pike: Visions of the 1904 World's Fair

About this book

Part amusement park part museum the Louisiana Purchase Exposition generally known as the St. Louis Worlds Fair was the turn-of-the-century forerunner of todays theme parks and megamalls. This handsome book takes readers on a tour of the fair. Images from the Missouri Historical Societys collections many reproduced from rare glass-plate negatives show the buildings the "human exhibits " and even aerial views. A special chapter of snapshots taken by fairgoers provides personal views of attractions on the Fairs entertainment district known as the Pike and other popular destinations.