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April 16, 1884
Daily Yellowstone Journal
Miles City, Custer County, Montana
What is this article about?
The New Orleans World's Exposition will feature 247 acres of lakes and gardens with rare plants from Mexico, Central America, Florida, and abroad. Horticultural hall measures 184 by 600 feet. P. J. Berckmans of Augusta, Ga., appointed commissioner for European fruit and plant displays. Massive Mexican exhibit in 140 by 900-foot building, with band and troops. Global support expected.
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New Orleans' Exposition.
[Atlanta Constitution.]
The world's exposition at New Orleans will devote 247 acres to lakes and gardens, showing the rarest trees and plants of Mexico, Central America, Florida and foreign countries. Horticultural hall will be 184 by 600 feet.
Mr. P. J. Berckmans, of Augusta, Ga., has been appointed a special commissioner to confer with various European societies in reference to the fruit and plant display. The collective Mexican exhibit will be an immense thing, occupying a building 140 by 900 feet.
Accompanying this exhibit will be a Mexican band and a battalion of Mexican troops. The exposition will receive liberal encouragement from the leading countries of the world.
[Atlanta Constitution.]
The world's exposition at New Orleans will devote 247 acres to lakes and gardens, showing the rarest trees and plants of Mexico, Central America, Florida and foreign countries. Horticultural hall will be 184 by 600 feet.
Mr. P. J. Berckmans, of Augusta, Ga., has been appointed a special commissioner to confer with various European societies in reference to the fruit and plant display. The collective Mexican exhibit will be an immense thing, occupying a building 140 by 900 feet.
Accompanying this exhibit will be a Mexican band and a battalion of Mexican troops. The exposition will receive liberal encouragement from the leading countries of the world.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
New Orleans Exposition
Horticultural Hall
Mexican Exhibit
International Displays
P J Berckmans
What entities or persons were involved?
P. J. Berckmans
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
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Key Persons
P. J. Berckmans
Location
New Orleans
Story Details
Description of the New Orleans World's Exposition plans, including gardens, halls, international exhibits, and appointments.