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1 | Title: | World's Columbian Exposition Views and Photographs | |
Creator: | World's Columbian Exposition | ||
Dates: | 1893 | ||
Abstract: | The World's Columbian Exposition was a world's fair that took place in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World in 1492. The exposition covered more than 600 acres and consisted of over 200 buildings. Over 27 million people attended the exposition. The collection consists of one album and five published sets of views. | ||
Call #: | PG 009 | ||
Extent: | 0.30 linear feet (1 container) | ||
Subjects: | World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Pictorial works. | World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Photograph collections. | Exhibitions -- Illinois -- Chicago. | ||
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