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Welcome to the 1904 Shoppe &
1904 World’s Fair Photo Gallery!
Foundation Launched &
Fundraiser Launched!
As
the 1904 World’s Fair Charitable Foundation was enthusiastically launched in
2002 so was our 1904 World’s Fair Commemorative Throw as the first of our
Foundation’s fundraisers. Later the commemorative tote bags and mugs were
added. With these custom items we initiated a fundraising and advertising
campaign which has served to benefit our Foundation financially and spiritually
for many years.
From our Foundation’s birth these treasured souvenirs raised funds for
the beautification of our beloved Forest Park as well as for our Foundation.
More than a souvenir, these memorable gifts help to share the exquisite story of
the 1904 World’s Fair and to preserve the memories of the Fair in our hearts and
minds. These souvenirs serve as a beautiful and visible way to promote and
expand the 1904 World’s Fair Charitable Foundation and they continue to energize
our Foundation as they beautify homes scattered across the country. Since 2002
over 800 of these collector’s items have been purchased by admirers.
It
is with great pride that I present these historical 1904 World’s Fair
Commemorative Souvenirs to you. In addition, I would like to share with you a
selection of some of the treasured 1904 World’s Fair Photos from my family’s
collection. After viewing the souvenir items please scroll down to enjoy a
sampling of some of the original, authentic, un-retouched 1904 World’s Fair
photos used in designing these commemorative souvenirs.
Thank
you!
The 1904 Shoppe
The 1904 World’s Fair Commemorative Souvenir items on this
site have been relocated to the
Missouri History Museum’s Louisiana Purchase Gift Shop.
You may purchase these
items by contacting:
Louisiana Purchase Gift Shop
314-454-3172
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO. 63112.
Prices may vary.
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WE PROUDLY PRESENT…
THE 1904 WORLD'S
FAIR COMMEMORATIVE THROW!
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This
beautiful, custom-designed throw features favorite historic sites beloved
to St. Louisans and central to the 1904 World’s Fair including the
Observation Wheel, Festival Hall, Grand Basin and Central Cascade,
Louisiana Purchase Monument, Palace of Electricity, Palace of
Manufacturers, and the West Restaurant Pavilion.
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THE 1904 WORLD'S
FAIR COMMEMORATIVE TOTE!
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The perfect place to stuff
your STUFF! Strong and roomy, this tote will become your favorite
companion when you want to just pack up and go. Stash your needlework,
books, or shopping-spree purchases in style. Woven in vibrant colors with
scenes from the ultimate outing -- the St. Louis 1904 World's Fair!
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THE 1904 WORLD'S
FAIR COMMEMORATIVE MUG! |
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Crafted of heavy Statesmetal (Carson
Industries' trademark name, similar to pewter), this beautifully detailed
mug shows the famous Observation Wheel -- with its box-car sized passenger
compartments -- that dominated the landscape of the 1904 World's Fair.
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Click to enlarge.
Click to enlarge.
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Honorary 1904 Commemorative
Souvenir Recipients
- Missouri Governor Matt
Blunt
- National Baseball Hall
of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals Legend Lou Brock
- St. Louis County
Executive Charlie Dooley
- Ann P. Francis,
Granddaughter of David R. Francis, President of the 1904 World’s Fair
- Robert Hendershott,
Centenarian who attended the 1904 World’s Fair at age 5 and 100-year
Anniversary Events in St. Louis in 2004 at age 105.
- Lt. Governor Peter
Kinder
- St. Louis City Mayor Francis Slay
1904 World’s Fair Photo
Gallery
Come and
“Meet Me at the
Fair!”
Please enjoy the Photo
Gallery below displaying original, authentic, un-retouched photos taken at the
1904 World’s Fair by the grandparents of Joan Bengston.
Festival Hall and Grand Basin
The Palace of Electricity
The Palace of Manufacturers
Bandstand
President
Theodore Roosevelt
West Restaurant Pavilion
Statue of Spirit of the
Pacific
Louisiana Purchase Monument
Festival Hall at Night with
Electric Lights
The 1904 World’s Fair photos on this website
may not be reproduced or copied
in any form without the written consent of
Joan Bengston at jbengston@charter.net
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