The Palace of Liberal Arts

In former Exhibitions the Liberal Arts had usually occupied space in buildings deboted to other departments. At the World's Fair of 1904 a nine-acre building in the extreme eastern part of the grounds was deboted to the various exhibits classified as Liberal Arts. The building cost $475,000. In this magnificent palace the visitor found such interesting objects a models of famous lighthouses, the great coin collection from the British Mint, exhibits of fine photography, an extensive display of musical instruments. China made a large collective display which included ancient books and carvings, rare trophies from the chinese temples, fantastic Chinese armor and weapons. Graphic arts were also installed in this building. Modern printing machinery of all kinds was in operation. An engraving plant and lithographic presses were shown. Another exhibit showed the development of the typewriter. Germany made an exhibit of fine printing, specimens of photography, maps and models. the great organ in the Festival Hall was classified as one of the exhibits in Liberal Arts.




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