The characteristic building erected by the State of Texas, with its dome,
was conspicuous in the Plateau of States, where it stood on elevated ground
near the Kentucky Building and not far from
the German National Pavilion. The "stellar motif" was used in
designing the building erected by the "Lone Star" State. It was
an immense five-pointed star, surmounted by a dome of 132 feet from the
ground. There were, of course ten walls. At the base, where every pair of
walls joined there was an entrance. The star motif appeared in the art-glass
summit of the dome, and formed a conspicuous feature of the exterior illumination.
All the rooms on the second floor were finished in native woods and marbles
of Texas. The building measured 234 feet from extreme points of the star
and 144 feet to the top of the dome. The great central rotunda, pentagonal
in outline, was the scene of many musical entertainments. It was a lofty
hall, and in it were busts of famous Texans. It was built at a cost of $45,516.
The building was dedicated with great ceremony on Wednesday, May 4, 1904.
The Lone Star State had entered with enthusiasm into the Exposition, and
had everywhere done her part to show off her great resources in the exposition
palaces.
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