Variety was given to the State buildings by Utah's cozy club-house where
rocking chairs, couches and comfortable resting places delighted the tired
visitor. While the structure did not cover as much ground as some of its
neighbors, it afforded abundant room for the entertainment of the State's
guests. The building was 50 by 50 feet and $6,000 to construct. There were
two stories with halls on each floor and double verandas on three sides
of the building. The Inside Inn was across
the avenue on the west and Intermural Station
No. 14 was on the east. Utah's nearest neighbors were New
Jersey, Indiana and the Indian
Territory. It was the equivalent of a scenic trip through the State
to visit the photographic and art gallery in this building. More than 300
different views were shown, and every part of the State was represented
in the collection. The intention had been to present a panorama of the resources
and industries of the State, and to show the rapid development of wealth
through the introduction of irrigation and other improvements. Here the
Utah visitor found a copy of his local paper on file, and here he was provided
with the material and a place where he might write letters. There was a
unique display which showed how gold was extracted from the ores. A machine
built of burnished steel, copper and silver, occupied a space 14 by 30 feet,
and entirely covered with a glass case, was the center of Utah's mining
display in the Mines and Metallurgy building.
Iron and other products of iron were shown in another exhibit. Another beautiful
display was made of precious stones, including topaz, garnet, ruby and opal.
The Utah building was moved to a residence south of Forest Park after the
fair closed and it is still standing today.
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