1894 – Midwinter Exposition
In this resolution of April 2, 1894, $1,000 was authorized to maintain an exhibit at the Midwinter Exposition. The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was a significant World's Fair that took place from January 27 to July 5 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. At that time, both California and the nation were facing economic challenges during the depression. The exposition was seen as an opportunity to stimulate California’s economy. The fair covered an area of 200 acres. A total of 120 structures were built for the exposition, attracting over 2 million visitors.