The following is from the State Fair walking tour brochure:
"4-H Building"
"Opened 1939, dedicated 1940"
"Then: 4-H originally was known as boy's and girl's clubs, and since 1914, they have exhibited at the State Fair. The Works Progress Administration constructed this gleaming white, Art Deco-style building at the end of the Great Depression. Concrete in the building's horizontal base and central tower conveys a sense of strength meant to boost moral during those challenging economic times. Visitors can see the 4-H symbol, a four-leaf clover, depicted above the main entrance doors. The 'H' in each clover's leaf represents one area of personal development central to the youth organization: head, heart, hands, and health."
"Now: Thousands of young Minnesotans flock to the 4-H Building every summer to showcase the results of their hard work. Some present livestock while others exhibit projects that feature technology, art, gardening, photography, quilting, and more. The upstairs dormitories are filled with 4-H participants excited to make new friends from around the state. They're also excited to compete for a ribbon!"
