Every piece of material used in it's construction, and every article
of furniture that ornamented the interior of the Georgia building was a
product of that State. The structure was built by funds contributed by the
different cities, and the magnificent furnishing were the gifts of the generous
people of Georgia. In selecting a design for the building, honor was paid
to one of Georgia's most illustrious sons and the South's most chivalrous
soldier. It was a reproduction of "Sutherland," the country home
of General John B. Gordon, and everywhere about this big house was an air
of wholesome hospitality. Its imposing presence gave grace to the surroundings
and made The Trail one of the most interesting of Exposition streets. Across
this broad thoroughfare, west of "Sutherland," was the Temple
of Fraternity and the California and Illinois
State buildings. Each of the rooms was furnished in choice woods and the
furniture was of special design. On the wall of the ladies' reception room
was an old portrait of General Gordon by Mrs. G. K. Gregory, and, in the
gentlemen's room, an oil portrait of Gov. Hammond, the first governor of
the Province of St. Louis, after the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory
by Jefferson
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