Historical April 1979 report or notice. Original dates, prices, program details and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Mrs. Georgia L. Buckowitz, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, has established a World’s Fair Commemoration Committee to plan and implement special events and activities to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the 1904 World’s Fair.
Also, the committee is attempting to compile a list of people who actually attended the 1904 Fair and who are still residing in the St. Louis area.
This committee is comprised of representatives of the various institutions located in Forest Park, the St. Louis Visitors Center, Downtown St. Louis Incorporated, Washington University, Booker Associates, Inc., Stix, Baer and Fuller, Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater St. Louis, St. Louis Balloon Promotions, and many others.
Mayor James F. Conway is the Honorary Chairman of the Committee, with Mrs. Buckowitz serving as Chairman and Coordinator.
The cooperation and assistance of many people in the St. Louis area will be required to make this celebration a huge success.
Originally published in The Paper, April 1979.
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