Krider's "Worlds Fair" Gardens
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Located in Middlebury, Indiana, these gardens have been transplanted in 1935 from the original 1933/1934 World's Fair display.
Waymark Code: WM2KTT
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2007
Views: 76
These gardens, displayed in the 1934 Chicago "A Century of Progress" World's Fair, gave Krider Nurseries nationwide prominence. After showcasing an immaculately designed garden as a promotion at the fair, Krider Nurseries brought parts of the exhibit back to this 2.4 acre plot of land. Closely resembling the original design, these gardens have been restored for future generations to enjoy. The display at the World's Fair cost approximately $10,000, but the investment yielded a 250,000 name mailing list of visitors to the fair promotion. Using this list, Krider Nurseries grew into a worldwide mail-order business.
Original Name of Structure (during fair): Krider Nurseries
Current Name of Structure: Krider's "Worlds Fair" Gardens
Architect/Designer: Krider's Diversified Garden
Fair Name: A Century of Progress International Exposition
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Year of Fair: 1933
Website Proof: [Web Link]
Theme of Fair: Not listed
Website Reference: Not listed
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