Hutchinson Building

Historical marker location:

Shreveport, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of Texas Street (U.S. 79/80) and Marshall Street, on the right when traveling west on Texas Street.)

Historic Site. Shreveport.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the St. Louis World's Fair, was held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. The fair featured exhibits from around the world and introduced several new inventions and products to the public, including the ice cream cone and Dr Pepper soft drink.