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Carnival Scene on Grand
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The view given above shows a part of a water pageant crossing the Grand Basin. This basin is a broad expanse of water lying between the Palaces of Electricity and Education and directly in front of the cascades. The point of view is near the Louisiana Purchase Monument. The Grand Basin is a part of the lagoon system, the lagoon to the right encircling the Palace of Electricity, and the one to the left surrounding the Palace of Education. Upon these lagoons is a great variety of craft including gondolas brought from Venice, peacock boats, swan boats, dragon boats and handsome electric launches. The trip is one of the romantic experiences of the visitor. Upon the gala occasions which the picture illustrates, the boats are decked out in flowers, plants, flags and banners, and a procession thus organized makes a very beautiful scene. At night colored lights serve for purposes of decoration. The lagoons are in the heart of the Exposition and from the boats one may view the glorious central picture with unusual satisfaction and pleasure. Page -9 -
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