World's Columbian Exposition Administration Building
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Descriptive Information
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Collection Publisher | Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division |
| Rights Management Statement | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| 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 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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