Oliver Residence

Historical marker location:

2712 Dryades Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

( Marker is on Dryades Street east of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

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.