History of the World's Columbian Exposition.

Title & Author:

History of the World's Columbian Exposition.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication:

Chicago : Columbian History Co., 1893.

Description:

356 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 47 cm

Notes:
"Edited under the personal supervision of Hon. William E. Cameron."
"The half-tone illustrations in this volume are reproduced from views taken by the official photographer of the Exposition, Mr. C.D. Arnold ..."--Title page verso.
Includes index.
Origin of the idea -- The contest of the cities ; Chicago's victory -- Organization of the Exposition Company -- The National Commission ; Progress of preparations -- Work of the engineers and architects -- The grounds and their adornment -- The departments and exposition buildings -- The United States government -- and states and territories -- The dedication and attendant ceremonies -- The foreign buildings -- The midway plaisance -- The opening ceremonies -- Official directory ; and, Statistics of the Exposition.

Subject:

World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) History.
World's Columbian Exposition.

Form/genre:

History.

Added entries:

Arnold, C. D.
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

Holdings:

Location: Library main m 56517
Call No.: M0008549 EXP T500; ID:90-B4859
Status: Available

Actions:

Add to folder

Request these items

Email this list to yourself (or someone else)

Your folder is empty.

Please complete this form to make a request for consultation. A copy of this list will also be forwarded to you.

Your contact information

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Phone number:

Notes (optional):

We will contact you to set up an appointment. Please keep in mind that your consultation date will be based on the type of material you wish to study. To prepare your visit, we'll need:

— At least 2 weeks for primary sources (prints and drawings, photographs, archival documents, etc.)
— At least 48 hours for secondary sources (books, periodicals, vertical files, etc.)

Back to list

Submit