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World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1892. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1892. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Ill. Chicago -- Columbian Expo. 1892. Photograph shows the Administration Building (right) and the Grand Basin at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois
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This photograph, titled "Chicago -- Columbian Exposition. 1892," captures a moment in history during the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States of America. Taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, the image showcases the Administration Building and the Grand Basin. The Administration Building, a magnificent neoclassical structure, stands proudly on the right side of the photograph, its grandeur accentuated by the contrast between the dark building and the lighter surroundings. The Grand Basin, a large body of water, lies in the foreground, reflecting the beauty of the buildings and the clear blue sky above. The World's Columbian Exposition was a cultural event that attracted millions of tourists from around the world. Held to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, the exposition showcased the latest technological, industrial, and artistic achievements of the United States and other countries. The fairgrounds, designed by renowned architects, featured various pavilions, gardens, and canals, making it a popular tourist attraction. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, is a testament to the architectural and artistic innovations of the time. The use of gelatin silver prints, a popular photographic process during the 1890s, adds to the image's historical significance. The image is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, a repository of the nation's cultural heritage. The photograph invites us to imagine the excitement and wonder that visitors must have felt as they explored the fairgrounds, transported by the grandeur and innovation on display.
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