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.
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…
Golden doorway of the Transportation Building : World's Columbian Exposition, 1893
Green, Frank Russell, 1856-1940 (artist)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumOil on canvas.
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'…
Ferris wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumView of the Ferris wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition world's fair, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
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 belt buckle from the Century of Progress Exposition, 1933-34
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSilver and blue belt buckle. Date 1933 are on the top, Sphere with swoop design in the center, and the words A CENTURY OF PROGRESS CHICAGO at the bottom.
Souvenir money clip from the Century of Progress Exposition, 1933-34
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSouvenir money clip. Green and silver, metal. Has an image of the SkyRide on front. The words "A Century of Progress, 1933" are ascribed on the bottom. In the lower-right hand of the clip is the Centu…
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…
Century of Progress International Exposition, 1933-1934
Pease, D. Ward (photographer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumView of the Century of Progress world's fair, including the Burlington and Royal Scot trains, Goodyear Blimp, and Nash Autos, Chicago, Illinois, 1933.
Nina and Pinta replica caravels docked at the World's Columbian Exposition
Walker, E. R. (photographer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumNina and Pinta replica caravels docked outside the Agricultural Building at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Sculpture, "I Will"
Fjelde, Jacob Henrik Gerhard (artist)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumPlaster bust sculpture. Classical female bust wearing "Flame" crown and bird on head; dressed in a draped toga and molded breast-plate; base has motto: " I WILL CHICAGO 1893" with sailing ship (under…
Souvenir paperweight depicting Fort Dearborn from Century of Progress International Exposition
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSouvenir paperweight modeled in Fort Dearborn sentinel house with red roof. Marked along the sides of the base: SOUVENIR/CENTURY OF PROGRESS/ CHICAGO 1933; FORT DEARBORN MASSACRE/Aug. 15, 1812; FORT D…
Replica of the Santa Maria caravel docked at the World's Columbian Exposition
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumPeople aboard the Santa Maria replica caravel, docked at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Midway Plaisance at the World's Columbian Exposition
Unknown (creator)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumAerial view of the Midway Plaisance at the World's Columbian Exposition world's fair, Chicago, Illinois, 1893.
Toy Greyhound bus
Arcade Mfg. Co. (manufacturer)View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSouvenir tin Greyhound bus toy, blue cab with white and blue trailer. The letters GMC are on top, along with the words "A Century of Progress Chicago - 1934 Greyhound Lines" Greyhound logo decals are…
Souvenir tie clasp from the Century of Progress Exposition, 1933-34
View Full Item in Chicago History MuseumSouvenir Tie Clasp, blue and gold, rectangular shape, Year 1933 are at the top, with the dates June 1 to November 1 located immediately underneath. Sphere with swoop design in the center featuring the…
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.
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.