The building erected by New Jersey stood in a group of trees near the
intersection of Colonial and Commonwealth Avenues, reproducing in its strong
simple lines the old
Ford House at Morristown, which was used by Washington as headquarters
during one winter of the Revolutionary War. Within and without the structure
were pure Colonial in style. The interior was cool, roomy and homelike,
with light-colored ceilings, broad staircases and tasteful furnishings.
The great reception hall contained a big fireplace that not only made an
effective and appropriate ornament, but on chilly days added comfort. Unlike
most of the Exposition buildings, this one contained no staff, but was of
substantial construction throughout and could be moved to some other site.
The good-roads exhibit in the small bungalow in the Model Street was the
contribution of New Jersey, and the State had creditable displays in the
Palace of Mines and Metallurgy and in the
department of Forestry, fish and Game; but the principal exposition of her
achievements and advancement was made in the , one in keeping with the rank
the State had attained in educational work.
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