Ferris Wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893
Waterman, C. E. (photographer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumView of the Ferris Wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893. View includes the Moorish Palace.
Souvenir bowl, World's Columbian Exposition
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumBowl with interior covered in cigar brand graphics with black and white image of a nighttime view of the Administration Building in the center. Exterior of bowl is painted gold.
Watercolor, 'Electricity Building at World's Columbian Exposition of 1893'
Hassam, Childe, 1859-1935 (artist)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumWatercolor depicting the Electricity Building at the World's Columbian Exposition, mounted on cardboard. Lagoon in foreground with gondolas; park to the right; classical building; lit up with spotligh…
Lorado Taft sculpture studio in the World's Columbian Exposition Horcultural Building
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumWomen and men working on sculptures in Lorado Taft's studio at the World's Columbian Exposition Horticultural Building, Chicago, Illinois, August 24, 1892.
Souvenir pickle fork from the World's Columbian Exposition
Wichert's Pickles (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumPickle fork with metal prongs and enameled handle. Handles is white with painted flowers and the following text; SOUVENIR CHICAGO 1893 and AUSTRIA on the bottom of the handle. On reverse: EAT WICHERT'…
Souvenir Matchbox from World's Columbian Exposition
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSilver colored matchbox featuring "ADMINISTRATION BUILDING" and "ART PALACE" in relief. The dates "1492" and "1893" are featured on the bottom. On reverse is engraved image of Ferris Wheel from World'…
Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria replica caravels at the World's Columbian Exposition
Catlin, Franklin S. (photographer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumThe Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria replica caravels arriving for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Ferris wheel at the Midway Plaisance
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumFerris wheel, viewed from a distance, at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Brooch
J. H. Leyson Co. (manufacturer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumBrooch of gold with inset diamond, holding a removable iron nail. Brooch consists of an oval form depicting a Montana landscape, flanked by figures of a miner and a farmer, with the words ORO Y PLATA…
Ancient transportation sculptural panel by John J. Boyle
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumView of a decorative sculptural panel by John J. Boyle, 1851-1917 depicting ancient transportation, located in the Transportation Building at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, Augus…
Four views of fires after the World's Columbian Exposition
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumViews of four scenes during fires after the World's Columbian Exposition world's fair, Chicago, Illinois, January 8 and 9, 1894: the burning of the Peristyle, the burning of the Casino, the ruins of t…
Souvenir salt shaker from the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893
Libbey Glass Company (manufacturer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSouvenir egg-shaped glass salt shaker with metal tip. Columbian Exposition 1893 in raised gold letters on the front is constructed of glass and metal.
Administration Building
Arnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley), 1844-1927 (photographer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumView of Administration Building, overlooking crowds on bridge at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Aerial view of Court of Honor
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumView of the Court of Honor from the Statue of Chicago, looking west towards the Administration Building, at the World's Columbian Exposition world's fair, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Viking Ship at the World's Columbian Exposition
Copelin (photographer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumViking Ship on display at the World's Columbian Exposition; Chicago, Illinois, 1893
Women sitting on camel at the World's Columbian Exposition
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumWomen sitting on camel in front of the Hindoo Jugglers building at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Statue of Justice
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSolid silver statue of Justice inside the Mines and Mining Building at the World's Columbian Exposition world's fair, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
North Dakota Building
Arnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley), 1844-1927 (photographer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumExterior view of the North Dakota Building at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
Worker climbing Ferris Wheel spokes
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumView of worker climbing the Ferris Wheel spokes at the World's Columbian Exposition, world's fair, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
The Ferris wheel souvenir : World's Fair 1893 : waltz-polka
Clyde, Harry C. (creator), Valisi, G.(Giuseppe) (creator), Valisi & Giorgi (publishers), Orcutt Co. (printer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumCaption title. The Ferris wheel souvenir : World's Fair 1893 : waltz-polka. Souvenir sheet music for The Ferris Wheel Waltz at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893. Words by Harry…