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Hööden Palace

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The Hööden Palace was a set of three permanent buildings gifted to Chicago from the Emperor of Japan. The largest palace structure was known as The Phoenix Palace. The structures were built by Japanese workmen and was one of the first introductions of Japanese Architecture to the Midwest. The palace inspired many young fairgoers, one of whom was Frank Lloyd Wright.

Nearly 600 feet of glass showcased an array of oceanic fish, a sight most fairgoers had not experienced before. The aquariums were lit with concealed electric lighting, which created the illusion for visitors that they were underwater. The tanks were filled with salt water from the Atlantic Ocean.

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