| 1. |  | 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... |
| 2. |  | S.S. "Christopher Columbus" (Whaleback), 1893 | Ships; Passengers; Piers & wharves; Whalebacks; Steamboats | The S.S. Christopher Columbus is the most famous "whaleback" of the 43 ships of this type built. Whalebacks were developed in Duluth, Minnesota, by Captain Alexander MacDougall for freight service. The... |