[2] The Palace of the Exhibition was formally opened on 10 August 1909 to mark 100 years since the "First Cry for Independence".

[4] Countries that presented included Chile, Colombia, France, Japan, Spain, Italy, Peru and the USA.

[7] The United States pavilion was designed by Francisco Durini [es][citation needed] in the style of the White House.

[8] Prizes were awarded on 28 September 1909,[4] with winners including the cognac manufacturer Fromy, Rogée & Co,[citation needed] presidents of all participating countries,[9] and Eloy Alfaro the 'protector' of the exhibition.

the Italian pavilion to the Ladies Committee, [10] and an Art Nouveau style cafe became the home of the Ministry of National Defence in 1937.