THE CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA

INTER-STATE AND WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION

(1901-1902)

Books Guides Souvenir Programs and Much More

11 Books in Total

Lots of Information & Beautiful Illustrations

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The South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, commonly called the Charleston Exposition or the West Indian Exposition, was a multi-county fair and regional trade exposition held in Charleston, South Carolina from December 1, 1901 to June 20, 1902

The fair and its grounds were divided into two areas: Nature and Art. The focus of the exposition was the Cotton Palace, a 320-foot (98 m) long building with a 75-foot (23 m) tall dome. The other major buildings were the Palace of Commerce and the Palace of Agriculture. 

The Woman's Building was in Wagener's Lowndes Grove house. The other major buildings were: Administration, Art, Auditorium, Fisheries, Machinery, Mines and Forestry, Negro, Transportation, and Women.

Twenty different states participated in the exposition. State buildings were erected by Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania featured the Liberty Bell in its exhibit. The cities of Cincinnati and Philadelphia also had buildings. 

Special structures were devoted to the exhibits of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guatemala.

The grounds were adorned with statuary, among them six original historical groups, situated in the Court of Palaces. Statuary included "The Aztec" by Louis A. Gudebrod, "The Negro" by Charles A. Lopez, and "The Huguenot" by Elsie Ward.

The midway had a carnival with thrill rides, a 400-foot (122 m) long painting of the Battle of Manassas, and an Eskimo village. There was a Turkish Parlor with imported cigars and a house of horrors.

A miniature railroad of the Miniature Railway Company proved to be one of the most popular attractions and best-paying amusement features on the grounds. The routes touched all points of interest from the Sunken Gardens and the Court of Palaces to the headquarters for hoky-poky.

As with similar expositions, there were souvenirs for sale which included commemorative medals, pins, and other trinkets.

After the exposition, Charleston built Hampton Park on the eastern portion of the grounds that included the Exposition's formal court. Although it was moved and rebuilt, the bandstand in the park remains.

In 1919, South Carolina obtained the western portion. This was used for the new campus of The Citadel. Lowndes Grove, which was the Woman's Building in the exposition, remains.

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This collection takes you through the Fair, from the beginning to the end. You see exhibits, illustrations, sights, displays, buildings and read about the shows. You will feel like you were there. You really feel like you are part of this historic event and that you are taking a step back in time.

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The collection features numerous illustrations and historical images, offering rich visual context throughout.

Great Reference Books

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The full list of titles below speaks for itself, showcasing the depth and breadth of this remarkable archive.

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The Complete List of the Books Titles



1. Advanced premium list; livestock and poultry; South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition. Livestock Department (1901)
2. Charleston and its Exposition (1902)
3. Glimpses of the South Carolina, interstate, and West Indian exposition; 126 half-tone pictures and a map of the grounds (1902)
4. Glimpses of the South Carolina, interstate, and West Indian exposition; 126 half-tone pictures and a map of the grounds, 2nd Copy (1902)
5. Official guide, the South Carolina inter-state and West Indian exposition (1901)
6. Official souvenir, 1901-1902, South Carolina inter-state and West Indian exposition
7. S C, I S & W I Exposition, Charleston (1902)
8. South Carolina inter-state and West Indian Exposition, Charleston, S.C., Dec. 1, 1901-June 1, 1902 (1902)
9. The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Philadelphia (1901)
10. The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 2nd Copy (1901)
11. Verses from the Cotton boll; Official souvenir of the woman's department of the South Carolina interstate and West Indian exposition (1901)

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