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Chicago Worlds Fair Collection (page 6)

"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: The Spanish Government Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Spanish Government Building (b / w photo)
6012806 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Spanish Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish Government Building)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Michigan Logging Camp (b / w photo)
6012776 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Michigan Logging Camp (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Michigan Logging Camp)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Beautiful Display of Church Furniture (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Beautiful Display of Church Furniture (b / w photo)
6012731 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Beautiful Display of Church Furniture (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Fisheries Building (b / w photo)
6012713 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Fisheries Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisheries Building)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Dromedary of the Steppes (b / w photo)
6012707 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Dromedary of the Steppes (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dromedary of the Steppes)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Entrance to the German Village (b / w photo)
6012703 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Entrance to the German Village (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the German Village)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Statue of Plenty (b / w photo)
6012702 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Statue of Plenty (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Statue of Plenty)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Fountain (b / w photo)
6012698 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Fountain (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Columbian Fountain)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Samoan Girls (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Samoan Girls (b / w photo)
6012697 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Samoan Girls (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoan Girls)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bird s-Eye View of the Worlds Fair (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bird s-Eye View of the Worlds Fair (b / w photo)
6012695 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bird s-Eye View of the Worlds Fair (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Dahomey Cannibals (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Dahomey Cannibals (b / w photo)
6012689 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Dahomey Cannibals (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomey Cannibals)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Administration Building (b / w photo)
6012683 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Administration Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Administration Building)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Performance in the Egyptian Theatre (b / w photo)
6012922 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Performance in the Egyptian Theatre (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Wonderful Vision Southward from the Roof of Manufactures Building

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Wonderful Vision Southward from the Roof of Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
6012910 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Wonderful Vision Southward from the Roof 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: A Group of Esquimaux; The Haytian Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Esquimaux; The Haytian Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012897 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Esquimaux; The Haytian Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Southwest Territories (b / w photo)
6012889 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Southwest Territories (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Southwest Territories)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Route of the Intramural Railway (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Route of the Intramural Railway (b / w photo)
6012886 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Route of the Intramural Railway (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Route of the Intramural Railway)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Company of Soudanese (b / w photo)
6012885 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Company of Soudanese (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Company of Soudanese)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Old Dutch Windmill (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Old Dutch Windmill (b / w photo)
6012882 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Old Dutch Windmill (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Dutch Windmill)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Representatives of the Dahomian Cannibals (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Representatives of the Dahomian Cannibals (b / w photo)
6012878 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Representatives of the Dahomian Cannibals (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Wonderful Decorations in Grains and Grasses (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Wonderful Decorations in Grains and Grasses (b / w photo)
6012871 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Wonderful Decorations in Grains and Grasses (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Rotunda of the Fine Art Palace (b / w photo)
6012854 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Rotunda of the Fine Art Palace (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotunda of the Fine Art Palace)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Picturesque Types of the Midway (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Picturesque Types of the Midway (b / w photo)
6012850 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Picturesque Types of the Midway (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque Types of the Midway)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Casino (b / w photo)
6012842 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Casino (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Casino)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Wrought-Iron Fence enclosing Germanys Exhibit (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Wrought-Iron Fence enclosing Germanys Exhibit (b / w photo)
6012834 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Wrought-Iron Fence enclosing Germanys Exhibit (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Moving Sidewalk (b / w photo)
6012826 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Moving Sidewalk (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moving Sidewalk)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Cold Storage Fire (b / w photo)
6012810 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Cold Storage Fire (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cold Storage Fire)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the South Lagoon (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the South Lagoon (b / w photo)
6012800 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the South Lagoon (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over the South Lagoon)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Turkish and a Persian Swordsman (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Turkish and a Persian Swordsman (b / w photo)
6012769 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Turkish and a Persian Swordsman (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Turkish and a Persian Swordsman)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Thorwaldsens Art Room (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Thorwaldsens Art Room (b / w photo)
6012762 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Thorwaldsens Art Room (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thorwaldsens Art Room)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Moose Statues (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Moose Statues (b / w photo)
6012753 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Proctors Moose Statues (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proctors Moose Statues)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Exhibit of Furniture from Hindostan (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Exhibit of Furniture from Hindostan (b / w photo)
6012752 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Exhibit of Furniture from Hindostan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of South Sea Islanders (b / w photo)
6012751 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of South Sea Islanders (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of South Sea Islanders)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Door in the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b / w photo)
6012745 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Door in the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Door in the Cathedral of Bordeaux)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Exhibit of Paintings by Artists of Norway (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Exhibit of Paintings by Artists of Norway (b / w photo)
6012742 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Exhibit of Paintings by Artists of Norway (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Picture of the Greeley Expedition (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Picture of the Greeley Expedition (b / w photo)
6012712 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Picture of the Greeley Expedition (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture of the Greeley Expedition)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Reproduction of a Street in Old Vienna (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Reproduction of a Street in Old Vienna (b / w photo)
6012711 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Reproduction of a Street in Old Vienna (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: View of Manufactures Building from the Court of Honor (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: View of Manufactures Building from the Court of Honor (b / w photo)
6012694 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: View of Manufactures Building from the Court of Honor (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Detail View of the Peristyle (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Detail View of the Peristyle (b / w photo)
6012693 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Detail View of the Peristyle (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Detail View of the Peristyle)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Arabs and Turks (b / w photo)
6012920 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Arabs and Turks (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Arabs and Turks)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Algerian Girl (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Algerian Girl (b / w photo)
6012907 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Algerian Girl (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Algerian Girl)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Ceylon Court; The Washington State Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Ceylon Court; The Washington State Building (b / w photo)
6012900 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Ceylon Court; The Washington State Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: West Front of the Government Building (b / w photo)
6012896 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: West Front of the Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Egyptian Girl in Street of Cairo (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Egyptian Girl in Street of Cairo (b / w photo)
6012895 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Egyptian Girl in Street of Cairo (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Girl in Street of Cairo)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Brazilian Government Building; The Old Log Cabin (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Brazilian Government Building; The Old Log Cabin (b / w photo)
6012892 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Brazilian Government Building; The Old Log Cabin (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North View, between Electricity and Manufactures Building (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North View, between Electricity and Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
6012872 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North View, between Electricity and Manufactures Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: North View)

Background imageChicago Worlds Fair Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Avenue in Machinery Hall (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Avenue in Machinery Hall (b / w photo)
6012870 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: An Avenue in Machinery Hall (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Avenue in Machinery Hall)

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

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Swedish Government Building (b / w photo)
6012851 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Swedish Government Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swedish Government 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.