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Rh May 31, 1905; U. S. government building completed.

June 1, 1905; exposition opened to the world—all buildings completed; eclipsing all other expositions on this point.

The Lewis and Clark Exposition was shown in 3 United States government buildings—first class size.

13 Oregon state buildings—immense size.

7 other states buildings.

16 foreign nations participated in the exposition, with large and wonderfully fine exhibits.

16 other American states participated in the exposition with large exhibits.

The total admissions to the fair were three million and forty thousand; of which 1,834,821 were paid admissions.

The total income of the Exposition Association was $1,517,222.61.

Organization and construction accounts consumed $908,319.72; and operating expenses were $497,447.89; leaving a cash balance of $111,455; Paying back to the stockholders 21½ per cent on their stock; a financial result never attained by any other national exposition.