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Recommended 1904 World's Fair Links
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 .
The St. Louis Public Library -- Contains a virtural tour and vast amount of information about the fair.They have created many indices for some the 'primary reference books' from the 1904 era, including: "The Universal Exposition of 1904" by David R. Francis, "History of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition" by Mark Bennitt, the World's Fair Bulletins, and other souvenir picture books from 1904.
Lee Gaskins 1904 World's Fair Website - A website developed by Lee Gaskins in 2008 containing a wealth of information about the 1904 World's Fair.
Terry's 1904 World's Fair Page -- by Terry Laupp. Please note that Terry has not updated this site in a long time and many of his links are no longer active. Even so, there is a lot of good information about the Fair.
Agricultural Events at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair -- by Dr. Lyndon Irwin. The name says it all. Also includes a good description and picture of the “Floral Clock”
Beyond the Ice Cream Cone --by Society member Pam Vaccaro. Beyond the Ice Cream Cone is an in-depth look at the history of food at one of the 20 th century’s most awe-inspiring events, the 1904 World’s Fair in
St. Louis.
Legacies of the St. Louis World's Fair --by Bert Minkin. 100 pages, Virginia Publishing, October 1, 1998.
A compilation of articles on the 1904 World's Fair written by Bert Minkin, that were printed in local St. Louis Newspapers (Suburban Journals). Published in conjunction with (and available from) the 1904 World's Fair Society.
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