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Chapter 6 The 1893 World Fair

History of the World Fair Purpose of Fair: Show human advancements Entertainment Unveil inventions Share international culture 1851 Fair in London 1853 Fair in New York 1876 Fair in Philadelphia – 100 yr anniversary of United States 1889 Fair hosted by Paris – presents Eiffel Tower

History of world fair Chicago “needs” fair to help rebuild Fire Haymarket bombing 400th anniversary of Columbus New York logical place to hold Fair Chicago seen as too simple, unsophisticated “Windy City” = term used to describe self- promotion of Chicago

Chicago wins world fair Chicago raises $10 million to host fair & wins bid Frederick Law Olmstead & Daniel Burnham = architects to oversee World Fair Jackson Park (7 miles south of city hall) chosen as location for Fair Called the “White City” because of white buildings that occupied main fairground Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building = largest building in the world

Chicago’s world fair Deal made with pickpockets: $10 immediate fine to police Released between 8 pm – 4 am Keeps the Fair safe and secure – won’t ruin Chicago’s image Fair was used to further promote Chicago

Chicago’s world fair Structure created to rival Eiffel Tower:

Chicago’s world fair After Fair, buildings used by homeless Police & protesters clash at fairgrounds Fire burns down most buildings Two buildings still remain from World’s Fair: Museum of Science and Industry Art Institute

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