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World's Columbian Exposition Administration Building

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Resource Type
image
Title
World's Columbian Exposition Administration Building
Coverage / Year
1893
Description
A black and white photograph of the Administration Building at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Source: Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. Dimensions: 10"x13".
Interpretation
The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893.The Administration Building was formed of four pavilions, 84 feet square and connected by a great central dome 120 feet in diameter and 250 feet high. It was located in an open court at the head of the Great Basin. The building served as the headquarters for fair officials and as a meeting place for fairgoers.Bolotin, Norman and Christine Laing. "The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893: The World’s Columbian Exposition." (Washington, D. C.: The Preservation Press, 1992), p. 64.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Exploring The Columbian Exposition
  • Celebrations and Festivals
Learning Standards
16 History
Author or Creator
Arnold, C.D.
Source
Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893.
Subject / Keywords
  • Exhibition buildings
  • World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago, Illinois)
Collection Publisher
Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. Vol. 3, photograph 24.
Date Created
3-7-03

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