<P> The fair 's 1,200 - acre ( 4.9 km ) site , designed by George Kessler , was located at the present - day grounds of Forest Park and on the campus of Washington University , and was the largest fair ( in area ) to date . There were over 1,500 buildings , connected by some 75 miles ( 121 km ) of roads and walkways . It was said to be impossible to give even a hurried glance at everything in less than a week . The Palace of Agriculture alone covered some 20 acres ( 81,000 m ) . </P>
<P> The fair 's 1,200 - acre ( 4.9 km ) site , designed by George Kessler , was located at the present - day grounds of Forest Park and on the campus of Washington University , and was the largest fair ( in area ) to date . There were over 1,500 buildings , connected by some 75 miles ( 121 km ) of roads and walkways . It was said to be impossible to give even a hurried glance at everything in less than a week . The Palace of Agriculture alone covered some 20 acres ( 81,000 m ) . </P>
where was the st louis world fair held
where was the st louis world fair held
Forest Park and on the campus of Washington University
Forest Park and on the campus of Washington University