PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR. AN ELABORATE COLLECTION OF COLORED VIEWS

Page 58 – HAITI AND NEW SOUTH WALES BUILDINGS

HAITI AND NEW SOUTH WALES BUILDINGS.—On the thoroughfare running west from the British Government Building on the lake shore, were the buildings of Haiti and New South Wales, located so together but by chance in the distribution of space. It was to be expected that the island republic, the region of Columbus’ first landing place in America, would take an interested part in the Exposition and this disposition was early manifested. The building erected was a Grecian adaptation of the Colonial style. On the front portico were the coat of arms of the republic and three dates, that of the discovery of America, of the declaration of Haitian independence and of the four hundredth anniversary celebrated. The Haitian exhibit was all made in this building, including one of Columbus’ anchors, a bust and relics of Toussaint L’Ouveture, and fibers, minerals, plants and specimens of work. New South Wales was very much in evidence at the World’s Fair, its exhibits being prominent in many departments, and its affairs being managed with exceptional tact and energy. Many medals of value were carried off by this remote country which is so rapidly advancing in importance. Australia House was the title given the building erected, a plain, handsome structure, in which were the headquarters for the Australian representatives, a genial and active group. The appropriation for the Columbian Exposition display made by New South Wales was nearly equal to that of Great Britain.

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