Record #:

16069

Author(s):

Holland, Ron

Abstract:

The 1884 State Exposition held in Raleigh and lasted for thirty-two days. Unlike a fair, an exposition intends to draw crowds from outside the state, with the purpose of highlighting the state's assets and attract new industries and investors. A new building was constructed for the purpose and over forty counties were highlighted during the event.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 12 Issue 1, Sept 1972, p12-13, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina State Exposition, 1884