AMERICAN ROYAL LIVE STOCK
SHOW'S NEW HOME.
Will Have Seats for 7,000 People.
SKETCH OF THE NEW AMERICAN ROYAL BUILDING.
Work on the pavilion which will house the American Royal live stock show this year was commenced yesterday. The building will occupy a lot 148 by 368 feet and will be 48 feet high. It will contain a ring 80 by 300 feet which will be surrounded by seats which will house comfortably over 7,000 people. The show ring is to be free from posts or any other obstructions. The outside walls will be 20 feet high and will be of cement on steel laths. The roof will be carried on steel trusses spanning the show ring.
The previous shows have been in big tents. Last year's experience with a tent resulted in the decision this year to build a substantial house. The show will be held from October 11 to 16 and is the court of final decision in the live stock world. In this show the winners of the prizes in the various state fairs here meet in general competition for the grand prizes of the American Royal.
It is planned to have the cattle show in the day and the horse show at night.
