Remembering the Chicago World’s Fair
Remembering the Chicago World’s Fair by Lewis, published by Turner Publishing Company in 2011, offers a historical retrospective on the Chicago World’s Fair, also known as the White City. This edition features 134 pages filled with historic images that capture the essence of the fair, which opened on May 1, 1893, and attracted over 21 million visitors during its six-month run. The book presents a detailed account of the fair’s construction in Jackson Park and its eventual destruction by fire, highlighting its significance in American history and its impact on Chicago’s global image.
Readers will find a rich collection of photographs showcasing various aspects of the fair, including exhibition halls, state and foreign buildings, and attractions on the Midway. The images provide insight into how visitors experienced this monumental event, reflecting the fair’s grandeur and the innovative spirit of the 19th century. With a focus on history and local significance, this volume serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the cultural and historical context of the Midwest during this pivotal time.
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With a selection of fine historic images from his best-selling book, Historic Photos of the Chicago World’s Fair, Russell Lewis provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the Chicago World’s Fair. Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition, popularly called the Chicago World’s Fair, or the White City, was the largest and most spectacular world’s fair ever built. The exposition opened on May 1, 1893, and more than 21,000,000 people visited the fair during the six months it was open to the public. The White City was a seminal event in America’s history that changed the way the world viewed Chicago. This volume tells the story of the fair from its construction in Jackson Park to its destruction by fire after the fair had closed. Photographs of the exhibition halls, state buildings, foreign buildings, indoor and outdoor exhibits, the attractions of the Midway, and the various ways to move about the fairgrounds give a sense of how visitors experienced this extraordinary time
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