In the northeastern corner of the Exposition grounds, behind the Agriculture Building, was the 12,000 Stadium. Containing a quarter mile track, activities ranged from a baseball game, to a track and field meet to a bicycle race. Or maybe a first aid demonstration or a sham battle between Indians and frontier soldiers or Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. If there was no other event planned, the Stadium was still in use, featuring displays of livestock, farm equipment, or automobiles. The day's events would be listed in the Daily Program, purchased by visitors for 5 cents. 

Designed by Walter Cook, spectators entered the Stadium through one of the arches on the outside of the Stadium, and proceeded to the flag-lined promenade around the top of the Stadium. The inscriptions on the Stadium contained three inspirational messages for the participants and the spectators.

PANEL I: NOT IGNOBLE ARE THE DAYS OF PEACE, NOT WITHOUT COURAGE AND LAURELED VICTORIES

PANEL II: HE WHO FAILS BRAVELY HAS NOT TRULY FAILED BUT IS HIMSELF ALSO A CONQUEROR

PANEL III: WHO SHUNS THE DUST AND SWEAT OF THE CONTEST ON HIS BROW FALLS NOT THE COOL SHADE OF THE OLIVE

What's the most spectacular, impressive, and recognizable building of the Pan-Am?

The Electric Tower, of course.

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