Chicago World's Fair, Illinois, USA, 1893. Artist: Unknown

Chicago World's Fair, Illinois, USA, 1893. Artist: Unknown

2-377-956 - Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images

Chicago World's Fair, Illinois, USA, 1893. The event, known as the Columbian Exhibition, was held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America. The 265-foot high Ferris Wheel designed by George Washington Gale Ferris was the most popular attraction at the exhibition.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World North and Central America United States Illinois Cook Chicago

  1. 41 51 00 N , 087 39 00 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Cultural Events

Lifestyle & Leisure Entertainment & Media

Locations & Buildings Other

Trade & Industry Other

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4550x3102
File Size : 41,350kb


Aliases

  1. 306617
  1. 0600001209
  1. 2-377-956
  1. 2377956
  1. 306617

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