Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair
Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair by Joseph M. Di Cola, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2012, offers an illustrated exploration of the World’s Columbian Exposition, which commemorated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the New World. Set in Jackson Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the fair was a significant event for Chicago, showcasing architectural achievements and cultural innovations. The exposition featured various thematic areas, including the Great Buildings and the Midway Plaisance, and introduced visitors to attractions such as the first Ferris Wheel and new products like Cracker Jack and Pabst Beer.
This book presents a detailed tour of the fairgrounds as they appeared in 1893, capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in American history. Readers will find insights into the architectural designs by Daniel H. Burnham and John W. Root, as well as the diverse exhibits that characterized the event. With a focus on landmarks and monuments, the book highlights the fair’s impact on public perception and its lasting legacy in the Midwest. Spanning 127 pages, this illustrated edition provides a visual and historical account of a landmark event in the United States.
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What came to be known as the Worlds Columbian Exposition was planned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbuss 1492 landfall in the New World. Chicago beat out New York City, St. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, DC, in its bid as hosta coup for the Windy City. The site finally selected for the fair was Jackson Park, originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, a marshy area covered with dense, wild vegetation. Daniel H. Burnham and John W. Root were selected as chief architects, creating the famous White City. The fair featured several different thematic areas: the Great Buildings, Foreign Buildings, State Buildings, and the Midway Plaisance, a nearly mile-long area that featured exotic exhibits. The exposition also showcased the worlds first Ferris Wheel and introduced fairgoers to new sensations like Cracker Jack, Pabst Beer, and ragtime music. The Worlds Columbian Exposition, covering 633 acres, opened on May 1, 1893. Admission prices were 50[ for adults, 25[ for children under 12 years of age, and free for children under six. Unfortunately, by 1896, most of the fairs buildings had been removed or destroyed, but this collection takes readers on a tour of the grounds as they looked in 1893.
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