Agricultural Palace, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905 (AL+CA 1895)

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Agricultural Palace, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905 (AL+CA 1895)

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A Remington statue is displayed in the center of the photo.
Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition.

Handwritten on verso: Buildings and Grounds - Agricultural Palace.

Filed in: Box 1/2
The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region.

A reproduction of Frederic Remington's sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" was constructed for the exposition. Renamed "Off the Trail," it shows four wild cowboys coming into town for a spirited celebration.
Subjects (LCTGM): Exhibition buildings--Oregon--Portland; Public sculpture--Oregon--Portland
Subjects (LCSH): Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.); Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.

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1905
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Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
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