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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection (page 3)

"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: A Side View of the Austrian Section (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Side View of the Austrian Section (b / w photo)
6012902 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Side View of the Austrian Section (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Buildings that represented the French Colonies; A Spice Exhibit

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Buildings that represented the French Colonies; A Spice Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012899 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Buildings that represented the French Colonies; A Spice Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Ho-o-Den, or Phoenix Bird Building erected by Japan (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Ho-o-Den, or Phoenix Bird Building erected by Japan (b / w photo)
6012873 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Ho-o-Den, or Phoenix Bird Building erected by Japan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ho-o-Den)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Johore Bunglow Village (b / w photo)
6012868 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Johore Bunglow Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Johore Bunglow Village)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Characters in the Midway (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Characters in the Midway (b / w photo)
6012864 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Characters in the Midway (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Characters in the Midway)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Centre of the French Statuary Section (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Centre of the French Statuary Section (b / w photo)
6012862 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Centre of the French 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 Midway Congress of Races (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Midway Congress of Races (b / w photo)
6012860 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Midway Congress of Races (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Midway Congress of Races)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Allis Engine (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Allis Engine (b / w photo)
6012858 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Allis Engine (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Allis Engine)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Double Ghabeet, or Wedding Saddle, of the Arabs (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Double Ghabeet, or Wedding Saddle, of the Arabs (b / w photo)
6012855 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Double Ghabeet, or Wedding Saddle, of the Arabs (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Double Ghabeet)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Gondoliers (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Gondoliers (b / w photo)
6012852 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Gondoliers (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Gondoliers)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: United States Sculpture in the Rotunda of Art Palace (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: United States Sculpture in the Rotunda of Art Palace (b / w photo)
6012848 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: United States Sculpture in the Rotunda of Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North Court of United States Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North Court of United States Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012846 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North Court of United States Sculpture Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Nursery in the Womans Building (b / w photo)
6012837 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Nursery in the Womans Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursery in the Womans Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Sculptured Crown of the Peristyle (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Sculptured Crown of the Peristyle (b / w photo)
6012836 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Sculptured Crown of the Peristyle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Quay of the West Lagoon (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Quay of the West Lagoon (b / w photo)
6012829 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Quay of the West Lagoon (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quay of the West Lagoon)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Graefs Statue of Leonidas (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Graefs Statue of Leonidas (b / w photo)
6012825 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Graefs Statue of Leonidas (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graefs Statue of Leonidas)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Entrance to the Lapland Village (b / w photo)
6012824 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Entrance to the Lapland Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Lapland Village)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Persian Swordsmen in a Mock Duel (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Persian Swordsmen in a Mock Duel (b / w photo)
6012822 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Persian Swordsmen in a Mock Duel (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian Swordsmen in a Mock Duel)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Statue of an Indian (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Statue of an Indian (b / w photo)
6012821 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Statue of an Indian (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proctors Statue of an Indian)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Performance in the Javanese Theatre (b / w photo)
6012820 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Performance in the Javanese Theatre (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Belgian Vase (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Belgian Vase (b / w photo)
6012816 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Belgian Vase (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Belgian Vase)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Left Centre Section of French Sculptures (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Left Centre Section of French Sculptures (b / w photo)
6012815 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Left Centre Section of French Sculptures (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Representative of the Soudan (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Representative of the Soudan (b / w photo)
6012811 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Representative of the Soudan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Representative of the Soudan)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Mines and Mining Building (b / w photo)
6012807 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Mines and Mining Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mines and Mining Building)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Rotunda of the Government Building (b / w photo)
6012797 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Rotunda of the Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotunda of the Government Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Scene in the Austrian Section of Paintings (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Scene in the Austrian Section of Paintings (b / w photo)
6012796 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Scene in the Austrian Section of Paintings (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Statuary and Church Architecture exhibited by France (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Statuary and Church Architecture exhibited by France (b / w photo)
6012794 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Statuary and Church Architecture exhibited by France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Lion Fountain and Obelisk (b / w photo)
6012791 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Lion Fountain and Obelisk (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion Fountain and Obelisk)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Thesa, a Sinhalese Woman (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Thesa, a Sinhalese Woman (b / w photo)
6012789 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Thesa, a Sinhalese Woman (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thesa, a Sinhalese Woman)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Southwest View of Manufactures Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Southwest View of Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
6012788 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Southwest View of Manufactures Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Michigan Lumbermens Remarkable Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Michigan Lumbermens Remarkable Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012787 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Michigan Lumbermens Remarkable Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Illinois Building (b / w photo)
6012785 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Illinois Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illinois Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A South Sea Island Bungalow (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A South Sea Island Bungalow (b / w photo)
6012782 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A South Sea Island Bungalow (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South Sea Island Bungalow)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Beneath the Dome of Horticultural Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Beneath the Dome of Horticultural Building (b / w photo)
6012768 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Beneath the Dome of Horticultural Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Clock Tower and French Section (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Clock Tower and French Section (b / w photo)
6012765 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Clock Tower and French Section (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clock Tower and French Section)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: South Facade of the Art Palace (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: South Facade of the Art Palace (b / w photo)
6012764 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: South Facade of the Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Facade of the Art Palace)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Turks and Persian (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Turks and Persian (b / w photo)
6012757 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Turks and Persian (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turks and Persian)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Majolica Vase in Germanys Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Majolica Vase in Germanys Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012756 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Majolica Vase in Germanys Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Primitive Train exhibited by the New York Central Railroad

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Primitive Train exhibited by the New York Central Railroad (b / w photo)
6012750 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Primitive Train exhibited by the New York Central Railroad (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Krupp Building (b / w photo)
6012733 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Krupp Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Krupp Building)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The California Statue (b / w photo)
6012732 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The California Statue (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The California Statue)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Christ and the Adulteress (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Christ and the Adulteress (b / w photo)
6012730 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Christ and the Adulteress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ and the Adulteress)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: No 1, A Part of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: No 1, A Part of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012727 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: No 1, A Part of the French Sculpture Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 1)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: View of the Manufactures and Fisheries Buildings (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: View of the Manufactures and Fisheries Buildings (b / w photo)
6012684 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: View of the Manufactures and Fisheries Buildings (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Two Famous Paintings (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Two Famous Paintings (b / w photo)
6012741 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Two Famous Paintings (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Famous Paintings)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Government Army Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012725 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Government Army Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government Army Exhibit)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of United States Exhibit of Oil Paintings (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of United States Exhibit of Oil Paintings (b / w photo)
6012723 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of United States Exhibit of Oil Paintings (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Little Bi-Lo of the Lapland Village (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Little Bi-Lo of the Lapland Village (b / w photo)
6012709 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Little Bi-Lo of the Lapland Village (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.