ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. 
This building is the gem of all the architectural jewels of the Exposition. 
Constructed of material to last but two years, it will cost $650,000. Although 
it covers a space but 250 feet square, yet it is one of the noblest achievements 
of modern architecture. It will occupy the most commanding position on the 
exposition grounds. The building consists of four pavilions, 84 feet square, 
one at each of the four angles of the square of the plan, and connected by a 
gieat central dome 120 feet in diameter and 260 feet high. In the centre of 
each facade is a recess 93 feet wide, within which is a grand entrance to the 
building. The first story is in the Doric order, of heavy proportions. The 
8 0011(1 story, with its lofty colonnade, is in the Ionic order. Externally the 
design is divided into three principal stages. The first stage consists of the 
four pavilions corresponding in height with the buildings grouped about, 
which are 65 feet high. The second stage is of the same height, and is a con¬ 
tinuation of the central rotunda, which is 175 feet square. The third stage is 
the base of the great dome, 40 feet high and octagonal in form, and the dome 
itself rising in graceful lines, richly ornamented with heavily molded ribs and 
sculptured panels, and having a large glass skylight. The interior effects will 
be even more gorgeous than the exterior, resplendent with carvings, sculptures 
and immense paintings. 
