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Historical marker location:

700 Clark Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri

( Marker is on South Broadway south of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling south.)

September 8, 1998. Greatest Moments

The St. Louis World's Fair, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was held in St. Louis in 1904 and attracted millions of visitors from around the world. It was where the ice cream cone was first introduced, and also featured the first Olympic Games held in the United States.