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245 1 0 _aPicturesque World's Fair, Vol. I, No. 1, Feb. 10, 1894 :
_bAn Elaborate Collection of Colored Views . . . Comprising Illustrations of the Greatest Features of the World's Columbian Exposition and Midway Plaisance: Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Scenic and Ethnological
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-06
508 _aE-text prepared by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
520 _a"Picturesque World's Fair, Vol. I, No. 1, Feb. 10, 1894" by Anonymous is a historical publication that presents a vivid depiction of the World's Columbian Exposition, which took place in Chicago in the early 1890s. This volume is primarily a collection of illustrated views and descriptions that showcase the grand features of the Exposition, emphasizing its architectural, artistic, historical, scenic, and ethnological aspects. The work aims to provide readers with a comprehensive and artistic representation of the Fair, celebrated for its role in commemorating Christopher Columbus's voyage and its profound influence on progress in civilization. The content of the book consists of detailed illustrations accompanied by descriptive narratives of the various buildings, exhibits, and attractions at the Fair. Highlights include views of the Court of Honor illuminated by moonlight, the stunning Architecture of the Mining Building, and the impressive Golden Door of the Transportation Building. It also details the significant events like "Chicago Day," showcasing the immense crowds drawn to the Exposition. The beautiful depictions offer readers insight into the grandeur of the event while capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in history, where industry, art, and culture converged to celebrate human ingenuity and progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Pictorial works
653 _aWorld's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Buildings
653 _aExhibitions -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Pictorial works
653 _aChicago (Ill.) -- Exhibitions -- Pictorial works
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39639
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