Newberry Library - World's Columbian Exposition lantern slides, 1893

Title World's Columbian Exposition lantern slides, 1893

Date 1893

Subjects Exhibition buildings, Exhibitions

Summary Fifty-six glass slides of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, showing scenes of the landscape, buildings, exhibits, and the Midway Plaisance.

Biographical/Historical Note The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as The Chicago World's Fair, was held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the New World. Much of it designed by Daniel Burnham and Frederick Law Olmsted, the fair served as a defining moment in Chicago's history, affecting architecture, the arts, and the city's self-image. Conceived to demonstrate the progress of civilization, the exposition covered more than 600 acres, with nearly 200 buildings featuring peoples and cultures from around the world. There were numerous exhibits showing examples of American business, industrial innovation and technology, and a mile-long avenue called the Midway Plaisance which offered education and amusements. Shortly after the fair closed, many of the buildings were destroyed by fire.

Extent 0.4 linear feet (1 box)

Format Lantern slides, Photographs, Slides

Archival Collection Title World's Columbian Exposition lantern slides

Link to Catalog View finding aid | View catalog record

Call Number Midwest MS WCESlides

BibID 9911520482505867

Projects Tag Chicago and the Midwest

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 3477px × 2766px 27.55 MB

File Created 07/08/2015

Filename mms_world_columbia_expo_slides_023.tif

Unique Identifier NL18M0D

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