tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post6007745198379675045..comments2024-02-24T10:53:12.263-08:00Comments on My Old Historic House: Meet Me in St.Louis,Louis, Meet Me at the Fair.Richard Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-11850407897874116422011-10-27T17:20:46.251-07:002011-10-27T17:20:46.251-07:00I returned back to read your post about the St. Lo...I returned back to read your post about the St. Louis World's fair. I really enjoyed all the history you have shared with us! It is too bad that most of the buildings were made of plaster as I am sure they were quite the sight to see! As far as my contact info, I prefer to be more of an anonymous person who occasionally comes out of lurking status. I also have no blog, anyone that blogs consistently deserves plenty of praise! I know it takes a lot of time. Thanks for sharing!dr vacuumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-6032092342154426982011-10-27T12:33:18.494-07:002011-10-27T12:33:18.494-07:00Hi Richard-
I beg to differ, the 1893 Columbian E...Hi Richard-<br /><br />I beg to differ, the 1893 Columbian Exposition World's Fair in Chicago was the best fair ever, lol! I collect things from the Columbian Exposition and have read everything I can about it. I do believe that electric lights premiered in Chicago at our fair 11 years prior!<br /><br />I would love to have gone to either of these fairs. They look so magnificent with their Beaux Arts buildings!<br /><br />-PamPam of Eastlake Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149348967860577425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-27487885196376331002011-10-25T13:40:50.434-07:002011-10-25T13:40:50.434-07:00Hello Richard,
Chinoiserie are a must in any elega...Hello Richard,<br />Chinoiserie are a must in any elegant home -your vases are gorgeous. Beautiful nostalgic post, thank you.<br />And your baskets are precious.<br />Anyes<br />XXAnyes K. Busby - Studio Vignette Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989650562190771548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-6229354106033497702011-10-25T10:17:51.288-07:002011-10-25T10:17:51.288-07:00Another great history lesson.Thank You so very muc...Another great history lesson.Thank You so very much for sharing.<br /><br />Really LOVE your settee and Toile wallpaper.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634559890650998621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-75291362310343149662011-10-24T19:55:52.285-07:002011-10-24T19:55:52.285-07:00Very interesting. You have some nice memento too. ...Very interesting. You have some nice memento too. I would imagine things from that era are getting scarce now.Kiss Sissy for me.PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278041200437040139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-70713510010710654802011-10-24T15:42:32.885-07:002011-10-24T15:42:32.885-07:00Such an informative post about the World's Fai...Such an informative post about the World's Fair. How great to have items in your home. Love the vase, gorgeous colors.<br /><br />~Emily<br />The French HutchThe French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-85381408386946653322011-10-24T14:51:12.618-07:002011-10-24T14:51:12.618-07:00Hi Richard, Your post are always so interesting an...Hi Richard, Your post are always so interesting and I love this one on the Worlds Fair. What a great story about the settee and the vase. I can just imagine the excitment when Edison hit the switch to turn on all those lights. Thanks for sharing.<br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-49495929167467768652011-10-24T05:40:31.070-07:002011-10-24T05:40:31.070-07:00I have read other articles about the wonderful fai...I have read other articles about the wonderful fair and how they tore down lots of the displays after words. I have been in the bird house but never the art museum going to put that on my list of things to do in St Louis Mo<br /><br />I guess I missed seeing that large vase in your entry but a person can't see it all in one day at the Cottrell mansion. I must take a second tour someday before the snow flys<br /><br />It is so interesting hearing about you knowing these people as a childCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-86473686422131358982011-10-23T16:51:39.122-07:002011-10-23T16:51:39.122-07:00Hi Richard! Thanks for sharing the history of the...Hi Richard! Thanks for sharing the history of the World's Fair in St. Louis. I didn't know that the huge aviary at the zoo was part of the fair. I always enjoy strolling through when I'm at that lovely zoo!<br />KellyDreaming of Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682793753660199516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-16811218669993313492011-10-23T15:30:15.152-07:002011-10-23T15:30:15.152-07:00Richard, this is fabulous! I LOVE the black and w...Richard, this is fabulous! I LOVE the black and white photos, and wish I could have ridden that Ferris Wheel. Thanks for the history lesson, and I do love that settee.Linda McMullanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281904433011380558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-3414658333688802202011-10-23T06:53:44.648-07:002011-10-23T06:53:44.648-07:00What an interesting story, Richard! I love it that...What an interesting story, Richard! I love it that you have pieces from the fair. We went to the one in New Orleans...a rather controversial one, I think...but I loved it. How nice to have connections to such an historic one! Happy Sunday...hugs...DebbieConfessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-22298004834523376762011-10-23T05:59:19.322-07:002011-10-23T05:59:19.322-07:00As always, Richard, an amazing post and very infor...As always, Richard, an amazing post and very informative. That loveseat is so cute it looks like a miniature!<br /><br />I adore your wallpaper in the hall and Joseph Swan invented and patented the first light bulb. *nods firmly*Rhissannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001501916407616825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-40895773148084387142011-10-22T17:42:37.282-07:002011-10-22T17:42:37.282-07:00Interesting information and pictures. Thanks for ...Interesting information and pictures. Thanks for showing them. Fantastic vase. How are you doing?we three dogs and mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693446879353164065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-4575916151532697282011-10-22T16:28:23.514-07:002011-10-22T16:28:23.514-07:00Hi Richard! Well, I know I love the old movie with...Hi Richard! Well, I know I love the old movie with Judy Garland and those songs - especially - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. It always makes me cry.<br />Now, I always love the info you give us and that vase is gorgeous and huge! I have a ginger jar lamp with a similar pattern.<br />Thanks for popping in to see me and be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-68250045306222037022011-10-22T10:42:15.059-07:002011-10-22T10:42:15.059-07:00Wow! It would have been quite an experience to hav...Wow! It would have been quite an experience to have been there. Having mementos in your <br />possession is second best. Thanks for sharing. Richard...Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-10733943277050142592011-10-22T10:39:14.182-07:002011-10-22T10:39:14.182-07:00Love the settee! Thanks for sharing the 1904 World...Love the settee! Thanks for sharing the 1904 World's Fair with us too! Have a great weekend.<br /><br />WandaVictorian1885https://www.blogger.com/profile/03215024946522768901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-28748965411695714052011-10-22T05:42:01.132-07:002011-10-22T05:42:01.132-07:00So interesting. Love the vase.So interesting. Love the vase.Priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608220774640074166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-56875409104576290952011-10-21T21:28:06.859-07:002011-10-21T21:28:06.859-07:00What great treasures to have especially since you ...What great treasures to have especially since you know the family. I love reading about the 1904 Worlds Fair and am sad that more of the buildings were not permanent and survived. I love the movie Meet me in St. Louis and the ending is so good when they are all at the fair. The only thing I have from the fair is a souvenir glass that I picked up at an antique store years ago for $2.00. I have a small collection of souvenir glasses and this is one of my favorites, next to my Wendell Willkie glass from his run for President. He is from my home town of Elwood, In.<br /><br />Thanks for another great post and give Sissy Dog a pat on the head from me!<br />MicheleSissysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634206653716377187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-45761598375194213902011-10-21T19:29:51.517-07:002011-10-21T19:29:51.517-07:00Great post -- those are truly two treasures!Great post -- those are truly two treasures!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-53146129405871036552011-10-21T18:26:46.582-07:002011-10-21T18:26:46.582-07:00What a great history lesson and with pictures! The...What a great history lesson and with pictures! The story of your vase and setee is wonderful and they are beautiful. Have a happy wkend my friend. PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026880888387782724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-63698251077581304312011-10-21T16:40:07.185-07:002011-10-21T16:40:07.185-07:00Hello!! my dear friend..I love the Mucha poster th...Hello!! my dear friend..I love the Mucha poster the best..everything you have is Fab..I pray all is well in your world my friend..give some fur love to Sissy girl from me..Hugs and smiles GloriaHappy To Be/ Gl♥riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515180398559277746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-91542412803332233082011-10-21T16:17:53.627-07:002011-10-21T16:17:53.627-07:00Enjoyed the history lesson. I had no idea it was ...Enjoyed the history lesson. I had no idea it was that large. It is amazing that so many attended due to the transportation mode of that time.<br />Enjoy your weekend.Glenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-62377487435779629272011-10-21T15:54:46.183-07:002011-10-21T15:54:46.183-07:00What a fabulous affair that was! How cool to have...What a fabulous affair that was! How cool to have a bit of it in your home. Love the settee.www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12800942062977705101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-39888061160062160012011-10-21T15:44:02.240-07:002011-10-21T15:44:02.240-07:00Oh my goodness darling, what a great story of the ...Oh my goodness darling, what a great story of the electricity fair, you show us such wonderful things about histor and such opulence those days, I loved it! Now the oriental vase is awesome, me I love ariental stuff, you know that. Thanks for visiting my birthday table and for the sweet comment. Have a great Friday evening and weekend. Hugs, FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-69659577069963305882011-10-21T15:24:49.679-07:002011-10-21T15:24:49.679-07:00Those pieces are very beautiful. This was informa...Those pieces are very beautiful. This was informative. My friend and I were just talking about the 1964 World's Fair, I was 10 and can remember it fairly well (we went often as a family day trip) but she wasn't born til 13 years later! My parents knew of the 1939 one in Chicago, I believe. Whatever became of these 'World Fairs'? Too costly, I guess.Barbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.com