South Dakota State Building
Returning now to the place where we first began our visit to the State Buildings, we find another group of them extending southward instead of eastward. Directly opposite the Nebraska Building which was the first one visited, is that of South Dakota. It has a prominent and commanding location, as it deserves. The building measures sixty feet by one hundred feet and is two stories high. As far as possible, South Dakota material only was used in its construction. The exterior is coated with Yankton cement, finished in imitation of cut stone. Mines and minerals, grains and grasses, fossils, pottery, clay, etc., have been given due attention, and form a large display, showing the diversified interests and resources of the State. Its dairy, sheep and cattle products have not been neglected, and a pomological exhibit is surprisingly fine. The educational department also makes an excellent showing. Curious fossils from the bed of the Cheyenne river, immense blocks of fine coal from her coal fields, and photographic views of her varied scenery help to make up the creditable display from this State.
South Dakota State Building
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