Ohio's building at the Exposition, with French Ionic columns flaking
the main entrance, was not a reproduction of any famous building in the
Sate, but an original architectural composition, with a vary large central
reception hall and exceptionally good arrangements for ventilation. At one
end of the reception hall was a reception room for ladies, and adjoining
this was a rest room containing three hospitable beds, which were constantly
in use by fatigued visitors. At the opposite end of the building was the
gentlemen's reception room, and connected with it was a comfortable Dutch
smoking room. A spacious open balcony was provided at the north and at the
south of the building, communicating with the interior by wide doors that
gave a free sweep to the breezes. Off the central reception hall was a post-office
for Ohio people, and check-rooms and other conveniences were provided. Near
at hand, in a specially constructed and lighted alcove, was a masterly portrait
of the late President McKinley. Portraits of the lamented President Garfield
and other famous sons of Ohio added to the interest of the building. On
the floor above there was a club-room, a committee room, and sleeping quarters
for the Commissioners and the Governor. The structure measured 52 by 188
feet, and was erected at a cost of $35,000.
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