"Chicago" souvenir viewbook
Creation: 1892Abstract
World's Columbian Exposition, the Chicago World's Fair which was staged from May to October, 1893, commemorated 400 years since Columbus's New World arrival. Souvenir view book of Chicago, Illinois, including view of the World's Fair.
Dates
- Creation: 1892
Creator
- World’s Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
Extent
1 volume(s)
Physical Description
1 item (book, 12 ill. pp.) : b&w ; 6.25 x 9.75 in.
Historical Note
World's Fairs or International Expositions are large-scale exhibitions that highlight technology, agriculture and other innovations of national or cultural significance. These fairs are open to the general public and can run for three weeks to six months.
World's Columbian Exposition, the Chicago World's Fair which was staged from May to October, 1893, commemorated 400 years since Columbus's New World arrival. The architecture was a significant part of the event itself; the buildings included large exhibition halls and buildings representing many states.
Scope and Contents
Souvenir view book of Chicago, Illinois. Illustrations include buildings, parks, fountains, statues and monuments, and views of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Title from cover.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- "Chicago" souvenir viewbook
- Date:
- 2020
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
