MINNESOTA DEDICATION DAY.

July 20, 1898.

The Minnesota building, erected by private subscriptions and donations by the
citizens of Minnesota, was unique and unlike any other building on the
Exposition Grounds.  It was typical of life in the pine forests of the state it
represented, being constructed entirely of pine logs, hewn and morticed in an
artistic and substantial manner.  The building was 70 ft. long, 60 ft. wide and
two stories high.  There were two balconies one at each story, 20 feet wide,
with railings made of poles surrounding them.  All the materials used in the
construction were shipped form Minnesota and illustrated products of that
state.  The rooms were commodious and filled with easy chairs; the walls
decorated with many pictures and heads of animals of the early pioneer life of
the state.

Many distinguished residents of Minnesota came on the two special trains to
celebrate the dedication of Minnesota's building and to see the exposition. 
Governor Clough and staff, the members of the Minnesota Commission, several of
the state officers and members of the legislature, were among the visitors. 
The dedication exercises were held at the building at 10:30 A.M., J. Newton
Ninde, chairman of the Building Committee, presiding, who first introduced
Governor Silas A. Holcomb, of Nebraska, who welcomed the Governor of Minnesota
and other distinguished guests.  John L. Gibbs, President of the Minnesota
Commission, and Lieut. Gov. of Minnesota, responded in a happy manner, after
which Governor Clough was introduced and formally accepted the building and in
turn delivered it to the Exposition officials.  President Wattles of the
Exposition accepted it for the management and after his address and music by
the band,Honorable W.H. Eustis of Minnesota delivered the closing address.  The
exercises closed with more music.

A public reception was tendered Governor Clough and his party after the
exercises of the day in the parlors of the Minnesota Building.