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21. On the Grand Basin, July 14, 1892 On the Grand Basin, July 14, 1892 Passengers; Piers & wharves; Boats Reproduction of an albumen print
22. East Side of the Transportation Building, 1893 East Side of the Transportation Building, 1893 Facades; Deterioration; Sculpture The World's Columbian Exposition buildings stood with elegant facades, presenting a city in trompe-l'oeil, an optical illusion. They were designed to be temporary, however, and Fair visitors would recollect...
23. Statue of the Republic, 1893 Statue of the Republic, 1893 Sculpture; Albumen print
24. Construction Stage: Dredging, June 1891 Construction Stage: Dredging, June 1891 Dredging; Progress photographs; Digital reproduction of a photograph. Albumen print. Construction for the World's Columbian Exposition: dredging, Chicago's lakefront, June 1891
25. World's Fair Steamship Company passenger steamer, 1893 World’s Fair Steamship Company passenger steamer, 1893 Steamboats; Fairs; Water transportation line available from downtown Chicago to the fairgrounds at Jackson Park.
26. World's Columbian Exposition Electricity Building World's Columbian Exposition Electricity Building Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Lighting; Light fixtures; Halls; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Electricity Building covered nearly 5 + acres. The exhibits highlighted uses of electricity, from running motors to providing light....
27. World's Columbian Exposition Fisheries Building World's Columbian Exposition Fisheries Building Buildings; Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Water; Boats; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Fisheries Building was on the eastern side of the lagoon north of Wooded Island. The building was in three parts, "a main building...
28. World's Columbian Exposition Machinery Hall World's Columbian Exposition Machinery Hall Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Sculpture; Columns; Water; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. Machinery Hall "is 846 feet long by 492 feet wide, not including the annex which is 490 feet by 550 feet, or the power house 100 by...
29. World's Columbian Exposition Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building World's Columbian Exposition Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Water; Boats; People; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. One guidebook described the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building as "The greatest structure on the Exposition grounds and the largest...
30. World's Columbian Exposition Mines and Mining Building World's Columbian Exposition Mines and Mining Building Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Fairs; Water; Flags; Boats; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Mines and Mining Building was located at the southern end of the lagoon between the Electricity and Transportation buildings. The...
31. World's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building World's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building Exhibition buildings; People; Exhibitions; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Transportation Building, which faced the lagoon, was 960 feet by 256 feet. In the center of the building was a cupola 165 feet high...
32. World's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building World's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Water; Bridges; People; Launches; Fairs; Temporary buildings The 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...
33. World's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building World's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Columns; Arches; Stairways; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Woman's Building was designed by a woman, architect Sophia G. Hayden. Shown here is the main entrance with its wide staircase and...
34. Gondolier, 1893 Gondolier, 1893 Gondolas; Rowers; Digital reproduction of a photograph: a gondolier on a gondola, Chicago, 1893.
35. World's Columbian Exposition Administration Building World's Columbian Exposition Administration Building Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Fountains; Domes; People; Flagpoles; Flags; Walkways; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Administration Building was formed of four pavilions, 84 feet square and connected by a great central dome 120 feet in diameter...
36. World's Columbian Exposition Festival Hall World's Columbian Exposition Festival Hall Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Fairs; Columns; Stages (Platforms); Wreaths; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. Festival Hall, also known as Choral Hall, was located near the lagoon between the Horticultural and Transportation buildings. Outside...
37. World's Columbian Exposition Festival Hall World's Columbian Exposition Festival Hall Halls; Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Columns; Reflections; Water; People; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. Festival Hall, also known as Choral Hall, was located near the lagoon between the Horticultural and Transportation buildings. Outside...
38. World's Columbian Exposition Palace of Fine Arts World's Columbian Exposition Palace of Fine Arts Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Fairs; Temporary buildings; Lakes & ponds; Birds; Columns The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Palace of Fine Arts is the only original building that remains on the fair grounds. It now serves as Chicago's Museum of Science...
39. World's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building World's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building Art; Doors & doorways; Exhibition buildings; Exhibitions; Fairs; Temporary buildings The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Transportation Building's "Golden Doorway" was located on the east side of the building. "This grand portal featured a series receding...
40. View southwest from the roof of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, 1893 View southwest from the roof of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, 1893 Women; Lamps; Panoramic views; Reproduction of an albumen print.
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