Field of stumps during the construction phase

Photographer George Stark captured this striking view during the construction of the 1904 World’s Fair. It gives the impression that many trees were removed from Forest Park. It also shows that a small body of water, the River des Peres, was originally part of the park. A faint structure in the distance is the Administration Building, later Brookings Hall at Washington University. Not shown is Lindell Boulevard, which leads to that structure.

Object Title and Accession Number

Field of stumps with the Administration Building in the distance during the construction phase of the 1904 World’s Fair. Photograph by George Stark, 1902. N15485.