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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection

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

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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: First Ferris wheel, Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Crowds at the Chicago worlds fair at night
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Japanese Exhibit in Art Hall (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: The Great Fire at the Chicago Worlds Fair, the destruction of the Manufactures
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Sketch in the Midway Plaisance, 1893. Creator: Philip William May
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Pitcher, England, 1893. Creator: W. T. Copeland & Sons
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1892 / 93
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal, 1892 / 94
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Colombian Exposition 60th Street Entrance, Chicago, Illinois, Plan and Elevation
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Colombian Exposition 64th Street Entrance, Chicago, Illinois, Plan and Elevation
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Colombian Exposition Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Chicago, Plan, Elevation
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition Fine Arts Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective, c
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Worlds Colombian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chocolate-Menier Pavilion, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. Creator: BW Kilburn
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Joseph and his Boom-de-ay Donkey (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Their Honeymoon (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Hindostanee Delegates to the Congress of Religions (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Canadian Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Persian taking his Comforter (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Hans Christian Andersens Memorial Section (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Lapland Company (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Display of Sculpture in the Italian Section (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: On the Roof of Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Promenade and Gas Torches on Administration Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: View from South Basin, looking North (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Golden Portal of the Transportation Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Cairo Street (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Scenes in the Midway Plaisance (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Odalisque from the Seraglio (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: From the Lake Front to the Plaisance (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Swordsmen from Damascus (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the East Side of Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Carnival in the Street of Cairo (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Irish Village and Blarney Castle (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Santa Barbaras Exhibit of Olive Oil (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior of the Anthropological Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Agricultural Products of California and Oklahoma (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Santa Maria, the Flagship of Columbus (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Greatest Locomotive in England (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Interior View of Electric Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Other Types of the Midway (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Types of All Nations in the Plaisance (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Procession of the Nations (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Panorama of the Northwest Lagoon (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Main Entrance of the Womans Building (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Rear View of MacMonnies Fountain (b / w photo)


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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.