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1904: 1904 World
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Just as contemporary vacationers are bombarded with trinkets and t-shirts to commemorate their trip to a theme park or a resort, the opportunity to shop at the World’s Fair dominated the visitor experience in 1904. More than 500 concession stands dotted the fairgrounds where visitors could examine and then purchase products made as new labor-saving devices for their home or business. Exhibits in nearly every palace and building ... made it clear that the souvenir business was an industry unto itself. Companies vied for the “Official Souvenir” contracts and fought for the best positions at the Fair for selling their wares. As part of a growing commercial center, St. Louis companies took advantage of this opportunity. Shoe manufacturers, automotive companies, beverage distributors, and many other local businesses used the Fair to launch new products and embrace the millions of potential customers.
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The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair -- by Society President, Mike Truax. Provides much information, pictures and links to many sources of information about the Fair. Foods, myths, legends, and memorabilla are explored
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In celebration of the centennial of the 1904 World’s Fair, the Missouri Historical Society presents a museum exhibition that embodies the sights, sounds, and splendor of the Fair. Take a sneak peak at the exhibit, 1904 World’s Fair—Looking Back at Looking Forward.
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Coty was created in Paris in 1904 by Francois Coty who is credited with founding the modern fragrance industry. For over 100 years, Coty has delivered innovative products to consumers in 91 markets worldwide. Today, Coty is the world's largest fragrance company and a recognized leader in global beauty with annual net sales of $2.9 billion. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, passion, innovation and creativity, Coty has developed an unrivaled portfolio of over 35 designer, celebrity and lifestyle brands.
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The Games of the III Olympiad were held in 1904 in St. Louis, USA. The organizers repeated all of the mistakes of 1900. The Olympic competitions, spread out over four and a half months, were lost in the chaos of a World's Fair. Of the 94 events generally considered to have been part of the Olympic program, only 42 included athletes who were not from the United States.
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The world gathered in St. Louis in the summer of 1904 and celebrated humanity's advancements since the Louisiana Purchase. The fairgoer could enjoy the best of everything: music, art, science, literature, food and entertainment. They even found time to hold the 1904 Olympic Games!
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