Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)

Officially titled the Lewis & Clark Centennial and American Pacific Exposition and Oriental Fair, the exposition was an international event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. It was held in Portland, Oregon, from June 1 to Oct. 15, 1905, and was designed to promote trade between the Pacific Northwest and Asia; to contribute to the wealth of Oregon through its forestry and agriculture; and to encourage the arts of the region. Planning began around 1901 and the enterprise was headed by Henry W. Corbett and later by Harvey W. Scott. Officers included Henry W. Goode, president; Henry E. Reed, secretary and director of exploitation; Henry E. Dosch, director of exhibits; Ion Lewis, director of architecture; John A. Wakefield, director of concessions and admissions; and Frank Vincent DuMond, director of fine arts. The exposition was held in northwest Portland on Guild's Lake. It contained massive exhibit halls including the Forestry Building, made entirely of logs. An amusement street called The Trail led to the Bridge of Nations and the U.S. Government Island. The fair was one of the few U.S. expositions to earn a profit.

From the description of Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition records, 1894-1933 (bulk 1904-1906). (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 35619592

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