Upper Pontabla Building

Historical marker location:

500 St. Peter Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

( Marker is on St. Peter Street south of Chartres Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1975

Pontabla Buildings National Historic Landmark.

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.