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World's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building
World's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building
TitleWorld's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building
DescriptionThe World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Woman's Building, which was organized by women, was east of the Midway Plaisance at the north end of the lagoon. The building was 199 feet wide and 388 feet long. The exhibits included a model hospital and a model kindergarten. One of the most notable parts of the building was the library with printed works and manuscripts by women. Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition." (Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893), p. 105-109.
Subject.TGM1Exhibition buildings
Exhibitions
Water
Bridges
People
Launches
Fairs
Temporary buildings
Subject.LCSHWorld's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
Photographer/Artist/CreatorArnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley), b. 1844
DateOfOriginal1893
Time Period1890; 1891; 1892; 1893; 1894; 1895; 1896; 1897; 1898; 1899
Repository NameChicago Public Library Special Collections and Preservation Division
Repository NumberVol. 3, photograph 45
CollectionArnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World's Columbian Exposition. 1893.
Rightshttp://www.chipublib.org/aboutcpl/cplpolicies/policies/photo_reproduct.php
TypeDigital image
Formatimage/jpeg
Original formatPhotographic prints
Size10 x 13 in.
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