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Title
World's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building  
Description
A black and white photograph of the "Golden Doorway" of the Transportation 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 Transportation Building's "Golden Doorway" was located on the east side of the building. "This grand portal featured a series receding arches entirely overlaid in gold leaf. . . .The space immediately above the entry was ornamented with striking allegorical figures and groups in bas-relief." The building was designed by Adler and Sullivan who did not follow the classical designs of most other large buildings at the fair. 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. 57.  
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 (Ill.))  
Temporal Coverage
1893
Collection Publisher
Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division
Rights
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 48.  
Date Created
3-7-03
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleWorld's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building  
DescriptionA black and white photograph of the "Golden Doorway" of the Transportation 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".  
InterpretationThe World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Transportation Building's "Golden Doorway" was located on the east side of the building. "This grand portal featured a series receding arches entirely overlaid in gold leaf. . . .The space immediately above the entry was ornamented with striking allegorical figures and groups in bas-relief." The building was designed by Adler and Sullivan who did not follow the classical designs of most other large buildings at the fair. 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. 57.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Exploring The Columbian Exposition  
  • Celebrations and Festivals  
Learning Standards16 History  
Author or CreatorArnold, C.D.  
SourceArnold, 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 (Ill.))  
Temporal Coverage1893
Collection PublisherChicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource IdentifierArnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World's Columbian Exposition. 1893. Vol. 3, photograph 48.  
Date Created3-7-03
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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