| Hosted by | Seymour Public Library |
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| Details | “Meet me in Saint Louis, Louis Meet me at the Fair – Don’t tell me the Lights are shining any place but there” The modern public knows only abot the 1904 World’s Fair (officially the Louisiana Purchase Exposition) from the Judy Garland movie of 1944 or the the song that Judy sings during the movie. But the Fair is and was so much more. Join Jason Scappatucci as he tells of the many firsts or wide spread introductions to the American public. Built in the Beaux Arts style that influenced the architecture of of generations of public buildings going forward – the Fair was immense – a 1200 acre site built around a man made lagoon with 1500 buildings and 75 miles of roads and walkways. Above all the impression on the public was the bright electric lights and the size and whiteness of the buildings. Explore with Jason the many firsts and cultural introductions that the Fair brought in contact with the American public for the first time – iced tea, Dr. Pepper, cotton candy, peanut butter and hot dogs and hamburgers eaten with buns. America’s newest territories of the Philippines and Alaska culture with their inhabitants, arts and architecture were introduced . As with past World’s Fairs elsewhere American states and foreign countries had pavilions featuring the best of their architectural and culture. Any questions about the program please call the Library at 203 – 888-3903 or email sgarvey@biblio.org. There is no registration needed for this program. |
| Admission | Free |
| Location | Seymour Public Library |
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| More Info | info link |