Why St. Louis is the Place for the World’s Fair of 1892. Saint Louis: Gast. [circa 1899].

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Why St. Louis is the Place for the World’s Fair of 1892. Saint Louis: Gast. [circa 1899].

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Promotional map vying for St. Louis to host the 1892 World’s Fair. St. Louis was unsuccessful in their bid, with Chicago winning the opportunity to host the fair. The William L. Clements Library copy was reused as letterhead for B.J. Ehnts Lumber and includes a manuscript invoice on the verso.
Map showing the location of St. Louis and arguing why St. Louis should hold the 1892 World's Fair
Manuscript invoice on the back of the promotional map "Why St. Louis is the Place for the World's Fair of 1892"