World’s Columbian Exposition Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building
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Title | World’s Columbian Exposition Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building |
Description | A black and white photograph of the exterior of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts 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. One guidebook described the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building as "The greatest structure on the Exposition grounds and the largest building of the kind ever erected." It was 1,687 feet by 787 feet and sat along the lakefront in the middle of the fairgrounds. Exhibits ranged from furniture to public schools. Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World’s Columbian Exposition." (Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893), p. 77. |
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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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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 38. |
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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