Historic Administration Building
1927
— Architect: Thomas Bast • Contractors: Dean & Hancock —
Named for Governor Sam A. Baker, the Historic Administration Building is a two-story building of buff-colored brick. Originally the building included a cafeteria and sleeping rooms for department superintendents. It now houses the Missouri State Fair Foundation.
This building is in the classical revival style with a symmetrical facade and a portico with square columns.
The original Administration Building was a square, frame building with a two-story portico and balcony located next to the Grandstand.
Erected by Missouri State Fair Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture.
Location. 38° 41.62′ N, 93° 15.49′ W. Marker is in Sedalia, Missouri, in Pettis County. Marker and building are on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2503 West 16th Street, Sedalia MO 65301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Womans Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commercial Building (about 400 feet away); Family Fun Center (about 500 feet away); Coliseum (about 600 feet away); Home Economics Building (about 600
Also see . . .
1. Missouri State Fairgrounds Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Missouri State Fair History. Fair website entry (Submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.