National Ecuadorian Exposition
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| 1909 Quito | |
|---|---|
.png) Exhibition Palace | |
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Unrecognized exposition |
| Name | National Ecuadorian Exposition |
| Organized by | Eloy Alfaro |
| Participant(s) | |
| Countries | 9 |
| Location | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| City | Quito |
| Venue | Recoleta |
| Coordinates | 0°13′51.6″S 78°30′44.28″W / 0.231000°S 78.5123000°W |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | 10 August 1909 |
The National Ecuadorian Exposition was a world's fair held in Quito in 1909[1] to mark 100 years since the start of the campaign for Ecuadorian independence from Spain.[2]
The Palace of the Exhibition was formally opened on 10 August 1909 to mark 100 years since the "First Cry for Independence".[3] The fair opened on 8 September.[4]
Countries that presented included Chile, Colombia, France, Japan, Spain, Italy, Peru and the USA.[5]
Ecuador's own pavilion was made from reinforced concrete, two stories tall with a 30 metre dome. On top of the dome there was a statue of an Andean condor with outstretched wings.[6]
The Japanese pavilion was made from Guayaquil wood, and was painted red and white.[7]
The United States pavilion was designed by Francisco Durini[citation needed] in the style of the White House.[8]
