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Title
World's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building
Coverage-Year
1893
Description
A black and white photograph of the exterior 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, which faced the lagoon, was 960 feet by 256 feet. In the center of the building was a cupola 165 feet high from which visitors could view the fairgrounds. The cupola was reached by eight elevators. Exhibitors displayed modes of transportation from bicycles to railroads. Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition." (Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893), pp. 93-95.
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 47.
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleWorld's Columbian Exposition Transportation Building
Coverage-Year1893
DescriptionA black and white photograph of the exterior 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, which faced the lagoon, was 960 feet by 256 feet. In the center of the building was a cupola 165 feet high from which visitors could view the fairgrounds. The cupola was reached by eight elevators. Exhibitors displayed modes of transportation from bicycles to railroads. Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition." (Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893), pp. 93-95.
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 47.
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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