Chicago's 1893 World's Fair (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738594415 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The World’s Columbian Exposition, covering 633 acres, opened on May 1, 1893. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, DC, in its bid as hosta coup for the Windy City. Chicago beat out New York City, St. What came to be known as the World’s Columbian Exposition was planned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s 1492 landfall in the New World. The fair featured several different thematic areas: the Great Buildings, Foreign Buildings, State Buildings, and the Midway Plaisance, a nearly mile-long area that featured exotic exhibits. Burnham and John W. Root were selected as chief architects, creating the famous White City. Admission prices were 50¢ for adults, 25¢ for children under 12 years of age, and free for children under six. The site finally selected for the fair was Jackson Park, originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, a marshy area covered with dense, wild vegetation. Daniel H. The exposition also showcased the world’s first Ferris Wheel and introduced fairgoers to new sensations like Cracker Jack, Pabst Beer, and ragtime music. Unfortunately, by 1896, most of the fair’s buildings had been removed or destroyed, but this collection takes
Di Cola and David Stone, both native Chicagoans, share a lifelong interest in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and a wish to share its story through images with readers. Authors Joseph M.
Di Cola and David Stone, both native Chicagoans, share a lifelong interest in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and a wish to share its story through images with readers. About the Author Authors Joseph M.
Great book on an obscure subject Calliegirl Not many people know about the Chicago 1893 World's Fair,unless one has read the "Devil in the white City" a novel about the building of this massive undertaking and the infamous H.H.Holmes who is known as the very "First" serial killer in U.S. history. Both of these books are excellant. This book has great photo's that were taken during the fair, (a first in history) and a good narrative of how and why the fair was constructed. The photo's really bring one back to that time period,it is one thing to read about what it looked like and another to ACTUALLY see for yourself throu. I am glad I read this book first as I got more Very thorough treatment-I grew up in the area which hosted the Fair and it is interesting to see what existed long before I was born circa 19I am glad I read this book first as I got more W. Brennan Very thorough treatment-I grew up in the area which hosted the Fair and it is interesting to see what existed long before I was born circa 1940! Last night I attended an event at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History. This event focused on the World's Fair. I am glad I read this book first as I got more out of the exhibition!. 0! Last night I attended an event at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History. This event focused on the World's Fair. I am glad I read this book first as I got more out of the exhibition!. "Four Stars" according to César Velasco. Good photos but because of their smaller format the photos look less than Dover publishing on the same subject.