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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection (page 5)

"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: Another View of the Italian Section in Art Hall (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Another View of the Italian Section in Art Hall (b / w photo)
6012784 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Another View of the Italian Section in Art Hall (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Cowboy (b / w photo)
6012774 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Cowboy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowboy)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Columbian Statue in the Administration Portal (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Columbian Statue in the Administration Portal (b / w photo)
6012767 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Columbian Statue in the Administration Portal (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Arabian Dromedary resting (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Arabian Dromedary resting (b / w photo)
6012759 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Arabian Dromedary resting (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arabian Dromedary resting)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of the Grand Court of Honor (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of the Grand Court of Honor (b / w photo)
6012758 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of the Grand Court of Honor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893, Chicago, USA

Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893, Chicago, USA
6117122 Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893, Chicago, USA by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: ArtistAs impression of Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893, Chicago, USA

Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893, Chicago, USA
6117111 Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893, Chicago, USA by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: ArtistAs impression of Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, night view from observation platform of Sky Ridge (colour litho)

Chicago Worlds Fair, night view from observation platform of Sky Ridge (colour litho)
2800549 Chicago Worlds Fair, night view from observation platform of Sky Ridge (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Worlds Fair)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Lighthouse and Life-Saving Station; The Viking Ship (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Lighthouse and Life-Saving Station; The Viking Ship (b / w photo)
6012913 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Lighthouse and Life-Saving Station; The Viking Ship (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gladstones Ax and Wood Exhibit; Reproduction of Ruins of Yucatan

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gladstones Ax and Wood Exhibit; Reproduction of Ruins of Yucatan (b / w photo)
6012908 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Gladstones Ax and Wood Exhibit; Reproduction of Ruins of Yucatan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: German Educational Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012881 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: German Educational Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Educational Exhibit)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: One of the Great Engines in a Machinery Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: One of the Great Engines in a Machinery Building (b / w photo)
6012879 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: One of the Great Engines in a Machinery Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Remarkable Diversity of Nationalities (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Remarkable Diversity of Nationalities (b / w photo)
6012869 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Remarkable Diversity of Nationalities (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The White Horse Inn (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The White Horse Inn (b / w photo)
6012867 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The White Horse Inn (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Horse Inn)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Door and Gallery of the Limoges Cathedral (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Door and Gallery of the Limoges Cathedral (b / w photo)
6012866 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Door and Gallery of the Limoges Cathedral (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Persian Dress-Parade Soldier (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Persian Dress-Parade Soldier (b / w photo)
6012856 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Persian Dress-Parade Soldier (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Persian Dress-Parade Soldier)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bedouin Woman from Syria (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bedouin Woman from Syria (b / w photo)
6012845 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bedouin Woman from Syria (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bedouin Woman from Syria)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Yerkes Telescope (b / w photo)
6012823 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Yerkes Telescope (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Yerkes Telescope)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: West Portion of the United States Section of Paintings (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: West Portion of the United States Section of Paintings (b / w photo)
6012819 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: West Portion of the United States 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: German Section of the Art Gallery (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: German Section of the Art Gallery (b / w photo)
6012814 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: German Section of the Art Gallery (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Section of the Art Gallery)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Corner of the German Castle (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Corner of the German Castle (b / w photo)
6012790 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Corner of the German Castle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of the German Castle)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North Side of the Grand Basin (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North Side of the Grand Basin (b / w photo)
6012786 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North Side of the Grand Basin (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Side of the Grand Basin)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The French Building (b / w photo)
6012780 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The French Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Building)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Finished Front of Horticultural Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Finished Front of Horticultural Building (b / w photo)
6012773 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Finished Front 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: Bridge over the Lagoon, facing the Grand Basin (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the Lagoon, facing the Grand Basin (b / w photo)
6012761 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the Lagoon, facing the Grand Basin (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over the Lagoon)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Alaskan Village (b / w photo)
6012749 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Alaskan Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alaskan Village)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Algerians (b / w photo)
6012747 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Algerians (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Algerians)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Bell (b / w photo)
6012746 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Bell (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Columbian Bell)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chinese Theatre and Joss House (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chinese Theatre and Joss House (b / w photo)
6012743 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chinese Theatre and Joss House (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Theatre and Joss House)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Old Convent of La Rabida (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Old Convent of La Rabida (b / w photo)
6012737 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Old Convent of La Rabida (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Convent of La Rabida)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Work of Sculpturing the Big Figures (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Work of Sculpturing the Big Figures (b / w photo)
6012729 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Work of Sculpturing the Big Figures (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Brazilian Exhibit in Mines and Mining Building (b / w photo)
6012715 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Brazilian Exhibit in Mines and Mining Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Ethnological Gallery, Smithsonian Institute (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Ethnological Gallery, Smithsonian Institute (b / w photo)
6012710 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Ethnological Gallery, Smithsonian Institute (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethnological Gallery)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Mammalia Exhibit of Smithsonian Institute (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Mammalia Exhibit of Smithsonian Institute (b / w photo)
6012705 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Mammalia Exhibit of Smithsonian Institute (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: General View of State Buildings, No 1 (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: General View of State Buildings, No 1 (b / w photo)
6012699 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: General View of State Buildings, No 1 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of State Buildings)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chicago Day at the Exposition (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chicago Day at the Exposition (b / w photo)
6012686 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chicago Day at the Exposition (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Day at the Exposition)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Among the State Buildings (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Among the State Buildings (b / w photo)
6012919 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Among the State Buildings (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the State Buildings)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Four of the Far Western States (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Four of the Far Western States (b / w photo)
6012918 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Four of the Far Western States (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four of the Far Western States)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Austrian Section in Manufactures Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Austrian Section in Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
6012909 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Austrian Section in Manufactures Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of North Pond (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of North Pond (b / w photo)
6012904 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of North Pond (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Section of North Pond)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Model School for the Education of Head and Hands (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Model School for the Education of Head and Hands (b / w photo)
6012903 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Model School for the Education of Head and Hands (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Three Dancing Girls from Egypt (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Three Dancing Girls from Egypt (b / w photo)
6012888 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Three Dancing Girls from Egypt (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Dancing Girls from Egypt)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Michigans Grain Display; South Dakotas Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Michigans Grain Display; South Dakotas Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012877 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Michigans Grain Display; South Dakotas Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Magnificent Picture of Interior of Agricultural Hall (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Magnificent Picture of Interior of Agricultural Hall (b / w photo)
6012874 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Magnificent Picture of Interior of Agricultural Hall (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Doorway of the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Doorway of the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b / w photo)
6012859 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Doorway of the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The German Exhibit of Art Manufactures (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The German Exhibit of Art Manufactures (b / w photo)
6012841 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The German Exhibit of Art Manufactures (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Manufactures Building and Wooded Island (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Manufactures Building and Wooded Island (b / w photo)
6012818 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Manufactures Building and Wooded Island (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Norway Building (b / w photo)
6012813 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Norway Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norway Building)



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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.