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The Art of the Exposition by Eugen Neuhaus
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meaning than that of decoration.

Pairs of Caryatides - John Bateman
Architectural vertical members supporting the pergola around the
Horticultural Palace. Used also on the Young Women's Christian
Association and the Press buildings, near the main entrance.

Tower of Jewels:

Statues of "Priest," "Soldier," "Philosopher," and "Adventurer" - John
Flanagan
Four figures suggestive of the forces which influenced the destinies of
our country. Very big in scale - about twice life size. They are
standing on a row of columns below the cornice on the tower and are
repeated on all four sides.

The Armored Horseman (Terrace of the Tower) - F. M. L. Tonetti
A decorative equestrian statue on the lower terrace of the tower above
the preceding figures - repeated sixteen times.

Tower Colonnades:

Fountain of Youth (east end) - Edith Woodman Burroughs
Snugly placed inside the abutting walls, east of the Tower of Jewels.
Naive in character and simple in treatment, without any further
symbolical meaning than that suggested by the name. Motif in side
panels, "Ship of Life."

Fountain of El Dorado (west end) - Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney
In position similar to the preceding, west of the Tower of Jewels. A
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