Charleston Exposition (SC) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Anthony Chibarro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 14, 2001

From December 1901 to May 1902, the City of Charleston, South Carolina, hosted the only world's fair ever held on Palmetto State soil. Officially known as the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition, or more commonly as the Charleston Exposition, the event was eagerly anticipated by Charlestonians in hopes that it would boost business ad industry. Even an unusually cold winter could not deter the 675,000 people who visited this landmark celebration in South Carolina history. With the arrival of the Exposition's 100th anniversary, a renewed interest has been sparked in the story that surrounds it. People from all over the country flocked to the Charleston Exposition to tour the detailed building erected in what is now known as Hampton Park. Appearances from President Theodore Roosevelt and author Samuel Clemens; shows with Jim Key, the famous intelligent horse; and the display of the Liberty Bell, on loan from Philadelphia, were just a few of the highlights that enticed visitors to come to South Carolina's Lowcountry. Readers of The Charleston Exposition will experience this almost forgotten event, from its conception, through its planning and construction, to the fair's arrival and completion.

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About the Author

South Carolina historian and author Anthony Chibbaro, an aficionado of photographs, postcards, and other collectibles, has researched and compiled this fascinating pictorial history in honor of the Charleston Exposition's centennial. With rare views of the fair itself, as well as of the patrons and their keepsakes, The Charleston Exposition will intrigue South Carolinians, fair-lovers, and anyone else who finds a connection with events of the past.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (May 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738506826
• ISBN-13: 978-0738506821
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,269,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)