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World's Columbian Exposition Electricity Building

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Title
World's Columbian Exposition Electricity Building
Coverage-Year
1893
Description
A black and white photograph of the interior of the Electricity 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 Electricity Building covered nearly 5 ½ acres. The exhibits highlighted uses of electricity, from running motors to providing light. Thomas Edison displayed the "kinetograph," an early machine for motion pictures. The building was located in between the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building and the Mines and Mining Building.Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World’s Columbian Exposition." Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893, page 51, 53.
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 Management Statement
Resource Identifier
Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. Vol. 3, photograph 76.
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitleWorld's Columbian Exposition Electricity Building
Coverage-Year1893
DescriptionA black and white photograph of the interior of the Electricity 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 Electricity Building covered nearly 5 ½ acres. The exhibits highlighted uses of electricity, from running motors to providing light. Thomas Edison displayed the "kinetograph," an early machine for motion pictures. The building was located in between the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building and the Mines and Mining Building.Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World’s Columbian Exposition." Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893, page 51, 53.
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 Management Statement
Resource IdentifierArnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. Vol. 3, photograph 76.
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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