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Title
World’s Columbian Exposition Palace of Fine Arts
Coverage-Year
1893
Description
A black and white photograph of the Palace of Fine Arts 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 Palace of Fine Arts is the only original building that remains on the fair grounds. It now serves as Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. Exhibits shown in the palace included paintings, engravings, sculpture, and other pieces of art. The Official Directory contains 66 pages of exhibits from other countries, beginning with Algeria and ending with Sweden. In addition there was a large number of pieces from the United States. Bolotin, Norman and Christine Laing. "The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893: The World’s Columbian Exposition." (Washington, D. C.: The Preservation Press, 1992), pp. 80-81. Handy, Moses P., ed. "The Official Directory of the World’s Columbian Exposition. (Chicago: W. B. Conkey Co, 1843), pp. 923-989.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Exploring The Columbian Exposition
  • Celebrations and Festivals
Learning Standards
16 History
Author or Creator
Arnold, C.D.  
Resource Type
Still image
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 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 42.
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleWorld’s Columbian Exposition Palace of Fine Arts
Coverage-Year1893
DescriptionA black and white photograph of the Palace of Fine Arts 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 Palace of Fine Arts is the only original building that remains on the fair grounds. It now serves as Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. Exhibits shown in the palace included paintings, engravings, sculpture, and other pieces of art. The Official Directory contains 66 pages of exhibits from other countries, beginning with Algeria and ending with Sweden. In addition there was a large number of pieces from the United States. Bolotin, Norman and Christine Laing. "The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893: The World’s Columbian Exposition." (Washington, D. C.: The Preservation Press, 1992), pp. 80-81. Handy, Moses P., ed. "The Official Directory of the World’s Columbian Exposition. (Chicago: W. B. Conkey Co, 1843), pp. 923-989.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Exploring The Columbian Exposition
  • Celebrations and Festivals
Learning Standards16 History
Author or CreatorArnold, C.D.  
Resource TypeStill image
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, Illinois)  
Collection PublisherChicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division
Rights 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 42.
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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