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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection (page 4)

"Step back in time to the iconic Chicago World's Fair of 1893, where history was made and dreams came true

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Austrias Fine Art Display (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Austrias Fine Art Display (b / w photo)
6012704 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Austrias Fine Art Display (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrias Fine Art Display)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Peristyle and Statue of the Republic (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Peristyle and Statue of the Republic (b / w photo)
6012690 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Peristyle and Statue of the Republic (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Womans Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Womans Building (b / w photo)
6012688 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Womans Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Womans Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho)

The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho)
1127249 The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: The wind engine display at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (b / w photo)

The wind engine display at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (b / w photo)
1127248 The wind engine display at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Donkey Boys in the Cairo Street (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Donkey Boys in the Cairo Street (b / w photo)
6012916 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Donkey Boys in the Cairo Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey Boys in the Cairo Street)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Panoramic View from the Northeast (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Panoramic View from the Northeast (b / w photo)
6012911 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Panoramic View from the Northeast (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Javanese Bride and Groom (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Javanese Bride and Groom (b / w photo)
6012857 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Javanese Bride and Groom (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Javanese Bride and Groom)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Beautiful Agricultural Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Beautiful Agricultural Building (b / w photo)
6012847 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Beautiful Agricultural Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Portion of the Italian Statuary Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Portion of the Italian Statuary Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012808 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Portion of the Italian Statuary Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Californias Statue of James Marshall (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Californias Statue of James Marshall (b / w photo)
6012801 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Californias Statue of James Marshall (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Another View of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Another View of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012781 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Another View of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Village of Penobscot Indians (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Village of Penobscot Indians (b / w photo)
6012777 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Village of Penobscot Indians (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village of Penobscot Indians)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The California State Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The California State Building (b / w photo)
6012748 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The California State Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The California State Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Colorados State Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Colorados State Building (b / w photo)
6012744 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Colorados State Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colorados State Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Caravansary in the German Village (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Caravansary in the German Village (b / w photo)
6012740 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Caravansary in the German Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caravansary in the German Village)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Wooden Island and the Fisheries Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Wooden Island and the Fisheries Building (b / w photo)
6012739 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Wooden Island and the Fisheries Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: First Locomotive ever brought to Chicago (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: First Locomotive ever brought to Chicago (b / w photo)
6012738 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: First Locomotive ever brought to Chicago (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Northeast View from Manufactures Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Northeast View from Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
6012736 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Northeast View from Manufactures Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Great Britains Fisheries Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Great Britains Fisheries Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012734 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Great Britains Fisheries Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britains Fisheries Exhibit)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: No 2, A Part of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: No 2, A Part of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012728 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: No 2, A Part of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 2)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Room in the New England Cabin (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Room in the New England Cabin (b / w photo)
6012724 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Room in the New England Cabin (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Room in the New England Cabin)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Javanese Dwelling (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Javanese Dwelling (b / w photo)
6012722 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Javanese Dwelling (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Javanese Dwelling)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Approach and Portico of the Transportation Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Approach and Portico of the Transportation Building (b / w photo)
6012720 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Approach and Portico of the Transportation Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The German Fountain (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The German Fountain (b / w photo)
6012716 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The German Fountain (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Fountain)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Street Carriers of Constantinople (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Street Carriers of Constantinople (b / w photo)
6012714 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Street Carriers of Constantinople (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Carriers of Constantinople)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Caravels (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Caravels (b / w photo)
6012708 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Caravels (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Columbian Caravels)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: East India Jugglers (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: East India Jugglers (b / w photo)
6012701 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: East India Jugglers (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: East India Jugglers)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Government Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Government Building (b / w photo)
6012691 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Art Palace (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Art Palace (b / w photo)
6012687 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Art Palace)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An East View from MacMonnies Columbian Fountain (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An East View from MacMonnies Columbian Fountain (b / w photo)
6012685 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An East View from MacMonnies Columbian Fountain (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Lapland Village (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Lapland Village (b / w photo)
6012682 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Lapland Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lapland Village)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Allegoric Statuary (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Allegoric Statuary (b / w photo)
6012935 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Allegoric Statuary (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegoric Statuary)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Electric Fountain playing (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Electric Fountain playing (b / w photo)
6012933 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Electric Fountain playing (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Fountain playing)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Pleasant Variation of Scenes (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Pleasant Variation of Scenes (b / w photo)
6012924 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Pleasant Variation of Scenes (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pleasant Variation of Scenes)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Indian Tea Room (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Indian Tea Room (b / w photo)
6012921 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Indian Tea Room (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Tea Room)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Buffalo Bills Wild West Show (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Buffalo Bills Wild West Show (b / w photo)
6012901 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Buffalo Bills Wild West Show (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Bills Wild West Show)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Utah Territory Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Utah Territory Building (b / w photo)
6012891 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Utah Territory Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Utah Territory Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Lagoon and Transportation Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Lagoon and Transportation Building (b / w photo)
6012887 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Lagoon and Transportation Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lagoon and Transportation Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the Forestry Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the Forestry Building (b / w photo)
6012884 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the Forestry Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Forestry Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Spanish Statuary Section (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Spanish Statuary Section (b / w photo)
6012883 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Spanish Statuary Section (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Javanese Theatre (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Javanese Theatre (b / w photo)
6012844 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Javanese Theatre (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Javanese Theatre)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Minnesotas Pomological Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Minnesotas Pomological Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012843 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Minnesotas Pomological Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minnesotas Pomological Exhibit)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Pennsylvanias Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Pennsylvanias Building (b / w photo)
6012839 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Pennsylvanias Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pennsylvanias Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A West Perspective of the Grand Basin (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A West Perspective of the Grand Basin (b / w photo)
6012817 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A West Perspective of the Grand Basin (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gymnasium in the Childrens Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gymnasium in the Childrens Building (b / w photo)
6012805 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gymnasium in the Childrens Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Lapland Family (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Lapland Family (b / w photo)
6012802 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Lapland Family (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lapland Family)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Portion of the Front of Machinery Hall (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Portion of the Front of Machinery Hall (b / w photo)
6012799 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Portion of the Front of Machinery Hall (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Step back in time to the iconic Chicago World's Fair of 1893, where history was made and dreams came true. Marvel at the grandeur of the First Ferris Wheel, a towering masterpiece that forever changed the skyline. The Chicago World's Fair, a dazzling spectacle of innovation and progress, captivated visitors from around the globe. As night fell, crowds flocked to witness the fairgrounds illuminated in a mesmerizing display of lights. The Midway Plaisance beckoned with its vibrant energy and thrilling attractions, as captured in Philip William May's vivid sketch. However, amidst all the wonder and excitement, tragedy struck when the Great Fire engulfed the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. This engraving immortalizes both destruction and resilience. The fair also showcased international craftsmanship like never before. W. T. Copeland & Sons' exquisite Chicago Pitcher from England stands as a testament to artistic excellence. Commemorative medals were minted to honor this historic event; one such medal depicts an intricate design symbolizing unity across nations while another serves as a timeless keepsake for those who witnessed this monumental occasion firsthand. Architectural marvels dotted every corner of the fairgrounds - from elaborate entrance plans on 60th Street to stunning pavilions like Chocolate-Menier Pavilion that delighted visitors with delectable treats. Art enthusiasts marveled at masterpieces housed within Worlds Columbian Exposition Fine Arts Museum – an architectural gem offering breathtaking perspectives into creativity itself. " Immerse yourself in this bygone era where imagination knew no bounds - experience the magic of Chicago World's Fair.