| 1. |  | 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... |
| 2. |  | 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... |
