World's Fair Pavilion

Historical marker location:

1904 Concourse Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri

( Marker can be reached from Concourse Drive north of Washington Drive, on the right when traveling south.)

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.