Gezicht op het Grand Basin (of: Lagoon) op het terrein van de wereldtentoonstelling in St. Louis (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), 1904, met links Electricity Palace 1904
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"Gezicht op het Grand Basin (of: Lagoon) op het terrein van de wereldtentoonstelling in St. Louis (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), 1904, met links Electricity Palace" is a photograph taken by Dutch photographer Jan Schüller in 1904. The image depicts a panoramic view of the Grand Basin, a central feature of the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri. The photograph captures the bustling activity of the fair, with visitors strolling along the pathways and boats traversing the lagoon. The Electricity Palace, a prominent structure of the fair, is visible on the left side of the image. This photograph is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the grandeur and scale of the 1904 World's Fair, a pivotal event in American history. The photo is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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