| 1909Quito | |
|---|---|
.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″S78°30′44.28″W / 0.231000°S 78.5123000°W /-0.231000; -78.5123000 |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | 10 August 1909 |
TheNational Ecuadorian Exposition was a world's fair held inQuito in 1909[1] to mark 100 years since the start of thecampaign 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 anAndean condor with outstretched wings.[6]
The Japanese pavilion was made fromGuayaquil wood, and was painted red and white.[7]
The United States pavilion was designed byFrancisco Durini [es][citation needed] in the style of theWhite House.[8]
Prizes were awarded on 28 September 1909,[4] with winners including the cognac manufacturerFromy, Rogée & Co,[citation needed] presidents of all participating countries,[9] andEloy Alfaro the 'protector' of the exhibition.[9]
The Chilean pavilion was given to the National Conservatory of Music,the Colombia pavilion to the city,the American pavilion, to the Military Committee.the Italian pavilion to the Ladies Committee,[10] and an Art Nouveau style cafe became the home of theMinistry of National Defence in 1937.[citation needed]
A Japanese kiosk was given to the commerce of Quito[10]andEloy Alfaro gave the Japanese pavilion to the newly formed Sociedad Geografica de Quito (SGQ).[11]
