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Title
World's Columbian Exposition Horticultural Building  
Coverage-Year
1893
Description
A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Horticultural 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 Horticultural Building was "250 by 298 feet, with eight greenhouses, the dimensions of which are 24 by 100 feet each. The area covered by the display at this point is over five acres." The building was located just south of the entrance to the Midway, opposite the Wooded Island. The exhibits featured flowers, shrubs, trees, fruits and vegetables as well as a special section for wine making. For opening day more than 280,000 Dutch bulbs, mostly tulips, had been planted. Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World’s Columbian Exposition." Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893, pp. 65-69. 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. 45.  
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.))  
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 41.  
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 Horticultural Building  
Coverage-Year1893
DescriptionA black and white photograph of the exterior of the Horticultural 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 Horticultural Building was "250 by 298 feet, with eight greenhouses, the dimensions of which are 24 by 100 feet each. The area covered by the display at this point is over five acres." The building was located just south of the entrance to the Midway, opposite the Wooded Island. The exhibits featured flowers, shrubs, trees, fruits and vegetables as well as a special section for wine making. For opening day more than 280,000 Dutch bulbs, mostly tulips, had been planted. Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World’s Columbian Exposition." Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893, pp. 65-69. 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. 45.  
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.))  
Collection PublisherChicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division
Rights Management StatementCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource IdentifierArnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. Vol. 3, photograph 41.  
Date Created3-7-03
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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