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The 1904 Flight Cage.

In 1904, it was the largest bird cage ever built, and it is still one of the world's largest free-flight aviaries. The 228 feet long, 84 feet wide, and 50 feet high cage was built for the St. Louis World's Fair.

The City of St. Louis purchased the large cage for $3,500 in 1904. Local pride in the giant cage motivated St. Louis to finally establish a zoo in 1910.

Original Name of Structure (during fair): Flight Cage Current Name of Structure: 1904 World's Fair Flight Cage and Edward K. Love Conservation Foundation Cypress Swamp Architect/Designer: Frank Baker, Superintendent of the National Zoo Fair Name: Louisiana Purchase Exposition Location: St. Louis, MO USA Year of Fair: 1904 Theme of Fair: The Fair celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. Website Proof: [Web Link] Website Reference: Not listed

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