Toward the northwestern part of the Plateau of States, not far from the
Government Bird Exhibit, was the elevated site occupied by Montana's building,
a handsome and spacious structure, 124 by 90 feet, of modified Doric architecture.
The interior was arranged for comfort and convenience, and decorated and
furnished in good taste. The cost of the building was about $20,000, excluding
the cost of the furnishings. The State appropriation for Exposition participation
was $50,000, and about $10,000 was contributed from other sources. Exhibits
were made in five of the great palaces -- these were Mines
and Metallurgy, Agriculture, Education,
Horticulture, and Forestry, Fish and Game. The display in the Palace
of Mines was worthy of the great industries represented, and included,
among other things a collection of gold nuggets valued at $40,000, besides
a valuable display of copper ingots, representing the most conspicuous of
the mineral resources of the State. Noteworthy exhibits were made in the
other departments mentioned, that in the Palace of Forestry, Fish and Game
being of special interest in its exemplification of the fauna and flora
of Montana.
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