Columbian Exposition diary, [1893]
1 volume
This volume (12 pages) contains detailed descriptions of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. The author commented on exhibits, provided personal reactions to them, and reflected generally on the fair. Brief discussions of crowds, childcare, and women's involvement are also included.
This volume (12 pages) contains detailed descriptions of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. The author commented on exhibits, provided personal reactions to them, and reflected generally on the fair. Brief discussions of crowds, childcare, and women's involvement are also included. Some of the attractions mentioned include:
- Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, in particular exhibits on Japan, Italy, France, Russia, Germany, and Austria
- United States Government Building
- Fisheries Building
- Children's Building
- Art Galleries
- Horticultural Building
- Agricultural Building
- Dairy Building
- Machinery Hall, with a brief aside about "industrial education" for African Americans
- Krupp Gun Pavilion
- Electricity Building
- Forestry Building
- Shoe and Leather Building
- Anthropology Building
- Administration Building
- Transportation Building
- Choral Hall
- Music Hall
- Woman's Building
- Convent of La Rábida
- Columbus' Caravel
- Foreign Government Buildings