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The Glass Classroom

The demonstration classroom was hugely popular with fairgoers, according to historical accounts, with many visitors returning day after day to watch the industrious “miracle children” in their beautiful classroom setting. The school day ran from 9 AM – noon, and as lunchtime approached, the crowds grew. Observers filled the rows of seats and beyond, transfixed by the classroom’s elegant dining table set with linens, china, and candles; the display of impeccable table manners; and the sight of young children serving themselves and cleaning up afterward.