Columbian Exposition Collection

First Ferris wheel, Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893
Ferris wheel -250 feet in diameter, 36 cars - at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893
Court of Honor and central basin of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Crowds at the Chicago worlds fair at night
Columbian Exposition visitors strolling along the midway at night, Chicago 1893. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. The White City of the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893. Oil over a photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston

The International Dress and Costume Exhibit at the Worlds Columbian Exposition
1127250 The International Dress and Costume Exhibit at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho) by American Photographer

The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho)
1127249 The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The wind engine display at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (b / w photo)
1127248 The wind engine display at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Plaza, Worlds Columbian Exposition, c. 1893 (oil on panel)
NUL445544 The Grand Plaza, Worlds Columbian Exposition, c.1893 (oil on panel) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909); 46x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Fair)

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)

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)

LITTLE EGYPT. The exotic dancer photographed at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, where she was the stellar attraction

Artists impression of Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1893. The Fair celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbuss arrival in the New World

The Worlds Columbian Exposition, aka Worlds Fair: Columbian Exposition, Chicago Worlds Fair and Chicago Columbian Exposition

Girls visiting the Chicago Columbian Exposition, 1893
Flower-covered globe in Washington Park for the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Chicagos Columbian Exposition, 1893
Birds eye view of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Albertype reproduction of an illustration

World, Columbian Exposition, Art, Architecture, 1893, Illustrations, photogravure
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COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. View of the midway at the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893. Oil oover photograph

WORLDs COLUMBIAN EXPO. The Administration and Electrical buildings at the World s
WORLDs COLUMBIAN EXPO. The Administration and Electrical buildings at the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893: oil over a photograph

CHICAGO: ART INSTITUTE, 1900. A view of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, constructed in 1893. Photographed in 1900

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. The German Village, featuring a feudal castle of the 15th century and a Bavarian Highland House, at the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893

COLUMBIAN EXPO, 1893. The Great Illumination of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1894

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. A Chocolate Pavilion at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, 1893

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Walter Baker & Companys Cocoa and Chocolate Pavilion at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, 1893

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. A train on the Intramural Railway at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, 1893

DANCER: LITTLE EGYPT, 1893. The exotic dancer Little Egypt, the stellar attraction of the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, Illinois, 1893

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. The Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, Illinois, 1893

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. View of the midway at the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Craftsmen preparing scrollwork in 1891 for the Columbian Exposition which would not open for another two years. Photograph by Frances Benjamin johnston

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Members of Congress from Washington D.C. visiting the half-completed fairgrounds for the Worlds Columbian Exposition

DANCER: LITTLE EGYPT, 1893. The dancer Little Egypt, stellar attraction at the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893: original cabinet photograph

DANCER: LITTLE EGYPT, 1893. The burlesque dancer Little Egypt, the stellar attraction of the Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893

NANCY COLUMBIA (1893-1959). Inuit girl born at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Photographed at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Missouri, 1904

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. The Transportation Building at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, 1893

FERRIS WHEEL, 1893. The original Ferris Wheel designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. for the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, 1893

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Machinery Hall, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by Charles Graham

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. North Lagoon, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Oil on canvas, 1893, by Theodore Robinson

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Womens Building, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by Charles Graham

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Watercolor by Charles Graham

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Mines & Mining Building at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by Charles Graham

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Electricity Building at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by Charles Graham

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Administration Building at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by Charles Graham

COLUMBIAN EXPO, 1893. A panoramic view of the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1892-1893: contemporary American lithograph poster

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Womens Building (E. veranda), Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: oil on canvas by F.C. Jones

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. Street scene, Cairo Village, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by Thure de Thulstrup

COLUMBIAN EXPO, 1893. Worlds Columbian Exposition at Chicago, 1893-94. Oil, 1894, by Theodore Robinson

COLUMBIAN EXPO, 1893. Agriculture Hall, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: watercolor, 1893, by F. Childe Hassam

COLUMBIAN EXPO, 1893. The Electricity Building at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893: watercolor by Frederick Childe Hassam

COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1893. East end of Grand Basin at Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Oil on canvas by Charles Courtney Curran

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Step back in time to the enchanting year of 1893, where the city of Chicago came alive with wonder and excitement at the Columbian Exposition. This grand event, also known as the Chicago Worlds Fair, was held to commemorate Christopher Columbus's historic arrival in the New World four centuries prior. One of the most iconic attractions that mesmerized visitors was the first-ever Ferris wheel. Towering above all else, this engineering marvel offered breathtaking views of the fairgrounds and beyond. As night fell, crowds flocked to witness a spectacle like no other - an illuminated panorama at the Chicago Worlds Fair. The vibrant lights danced across buildings and pavilions, creating a magical atmosphere that left spectators awe-struck. Amidst this extravaganza, one could explore various cultural treasures from around the globe. The International Dress and Costume Exhibit showcased stunning garments representing different nations' rich heritage. Meanwhile, artists captured scenes from this extraordinary event through lithographs and oil paintings such as "The Grand Basin, " immortalizing its beauty for generations to come. In addition to artistry and culture, innovation took center stage at this exposition. The wind engine display fascinated onlookers with its cutting-edge technology harnessing nature's power. And let us not forget Little Egypt - an exotic dancer who captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performances during those memorable days in 1893. This grand celebration unfolded within magnificent structures like The Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building which housed literature, science, art, and music exhibits – truly showcasing humanity's progress over time. As we look back upon these snapshots from history – be it photographs or artistic impressions – we are transported into a world brimming with imagination and discovery. The Worlds Columbian Exposition remains etched in our collective memory as a testament to human ingenuity while honoring Christopher Columbus's monumental voyage that forever changed our world.