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Title: Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair
Author: Patrick Murphy
Size: 11 x 9
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9781681065328
Price: $42.00
No single event in the history of St. Louis shines as brightly as the 1904 World’s Fair. Forest Park was transformed into a magnificent Ivory City of immense palaces and dramatic vistas. Cascades and fountains splashed and bubbled. Giant engines hummed, powering a million electric lights. Twenty million visitors passed through its gates to witness wonderous displays of the technological achievements of humankind.
In this spectacular volume, Patrick Murphy takes us beyond the sights and sounds of the Fair into the minds of those who were there. His stories are those of a generation standing on the brink of a new century, with a sense of wonder and optimism. Murphy helps us appreciate how the Fair was a product of its time both in noble aspirations and base prejudices. Exhibits featuring flying machines, automobiles, enormous turbines, and wireless telegraphy stood beside “villages” displaying indigenous people as if they were in a zoo.
Murphy’s storytelling takes us to the heart of the Fair, amid its sights, sounds, and smells. We’re part of the crowd. If the past is a different country, Prelude to a Century is the perfect traveler’s guide to a monumental event that continues to resonate with history lovers.
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City Corner – Prelude to a Century: The 1904 World’s Fair – City Corner
Author Patrick Murphy shares stories from his new book, Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, which contains many facts and stories about the fair that many have never heard of.
St. Louis author Patrick Murphy joined us Live in studio today to discuss his new book, ‘Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair’ – Show Me St. Louis
Today on Show Me St. Louis, Patrick Murphy, author of Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, sat down to discuss his new book with Mary Caltrider. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the 1904 World's
120th anniversary of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair – Mark Reardon Show
Patrick Murphy, a local author, joins Mark Reardon, Sue Thomas, and Fred Bodimer to discuss his new book marking the 120th anniversary of the 1904 World's Fair at Forest Park titled, Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World's
New 1904 World’s Fair Book Offers Modern Retrospective, Never-Before-Seen Images – Gazelle
On a perfect spring day in late April—120 years ago—200,000 people witnessed the opening festivities of the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis amid a dazzling “Ivory City” of magnificent, massive palaces, cascading fountains and glittering lights.
Webster’s Patrick Murphy Tackles “The Glory Of 1904” In Latest Book – Webster-Kirkwood Times
The St. Louis metro area has now fallen from the “United States Top 20” in population size. If that news is disappointing, Patrick Murphy of Webster Groves has a prescription: Read his book about the glory days of the city
Recap of the stellar Solar Eclipse and showcasing another phenomenon, the 1904 World’s Fair – The Real Monica Adams
Patrick Murphy, longtime PBS Producer, joins us this morning to talk about his book Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
Exploring the Legacy of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair in New Book Release – The St. Louisan
Reedy Press is thrilled to present Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, a compelling new book by Patrick Murphy that offers an in-depth look at one of St. Louis' most iconic historical events. The 1904 World’s
Prelude to a Century: A New Look at St. Louis’s 1904 World’s Fair – Higher Education Channel
Author Patrick Murphy revisits the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis in a large new book titled Prelude to a Century. With hundreds of pictures and dozens of chapters, Murphy digs into details and stories rarely seen and heard before
‘Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair’ – Hancock and Kelley
Author Patrick Murphy joins Hancock and Kelley in studio talking about his new book Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.
New book chronicles 1904 World’s Fair, how it transformed Forest Park – My St. Louis LIVE!
Author Patrick Murphy joined us to talk about his latest book Prelude to a century: The 1904 World's Fair.
“Prelude to a Century” takes a fresh look at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair – St. Louis Magazine
It’s been 120 years since millions of visitors made their way to St. Louis to experience the wonders of the young century. As they wandered among the palaces constructed for the 1904 World’s Fair, the crowds had the chance to
Prelude to a Century: The 1904 World’s Fair – Fox2Now
Prelude to a Century: The 1904 World's Fair author Patrick Murphy talks about his new book.
Gobsmacked at the Sight: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair – Saint Louis In Tune
This episode features Patrick Murphy, a renowned author, television producer, and media personality, discussing his latest book Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair; aka the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Murphy shares insights into the World's Fair's historical
Today is “Read Across America Day”–New Book– “Prelude to a Century: The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair” by Patrick Murphy – STL Sports Page
Patrick Murphy who you might know from his many years playing records on KEZK and other radio stations and then on KETC Channel Nine, PBS has put together a fun book on the 1904 World’s Fair.
