World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893

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[Interior of the Woman's Building at the World's Columbian Exposition,...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

Fire engine at World's Columbian Exposition grounds while buildings we...

Photograph shows two men operating steam powered fire engine; thick black smoke blows from steamer. No. 424. Title from item.

The Columbian Exposition will be completely illustrated in Harper's We...

Two views of the Exposition. Copyrighted by Harper & -ers. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

[Four boys posed at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago]

Photograph damaged. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

[Asian(?) baby seated holding spoon or ladle, World's Columbian Exposi...

Javanese Gamelan Orchestra and Topeng masked dancers, World's Columbia...

Photoprint by Frances Benjamin Johnston. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions; Java; Dance; Music.

[Japanese carpenters and stone masons in distinctive native attire sta...

Sepia photo copyrighted by C.D. Arnold. No. 1. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Construction; Pile drivers; Exhibitions 1893; Japanese in U.S.; Shelf.

World's Fair dedication / J.W. Taylor, Chicago.

"Military parade on Michigan Boulevard," Chicago. 36698 U.S. Copyright Office. Dedication Day of World's Columbian Exposition was Oct. 21, 1892. Source: Bolotin, N. The World's Columbian Exposition, c1992, p. ... more

[Two cock-fighters and referee at the World's Columbian Exposition, Ch...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill.: trained animals lined up,...

Rowboat from "A Scamper through the States: being an illustrated guide...

This image has been taken from scan 000118 from "A Scamper through the States: being an illustrated guide to the World's Fair of 1893. To which is added an Account of the Columbian Exposition, by James Dredge, ... more

[Exterior of Woman's Building, while under construction, at World's Fa...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

[Palace of Mechanic Arts and lagoon at the World's Columbian Expositio...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress). Photograph made by Photoduplication Service from original glass negative by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual his... more

World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill.: Long boat on Venetian can...

Title and other information transcribed from unverified, old caption card data and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions Illinois; Shelf.

Souvenir map of the World's Columbian Exposition at Jackson Park and M...

"Assisted by: D.H. Roberts, H.M. Schnepff, Heinze Bro's.; Draughtsmen, Surveys & Grades Dep't. W.C.E." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Transportation Bldg. [being built], World's Columbian Exposition, Chic...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions.

map from "A Scamper through the States: being an illustrated guide to ...

This image has been taken from scan 000073 from "A Scamper through the States: being an illustrated guide to the World's Fair of 1893. To which is added an Account of the Columbian Exposition, by James Dredge, ... more

Manufacturus [sic] and Liberal Arts building, Worlds Fair, Chicago, U....

48240X U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1892, by Strohmeyer & Wyman.

[Javanese(?) woman sitting in room working with textiles at exhibit fe...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

Rand, McNally & Co.'s continental view of the World's Columbian exposi...

G140 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Rand, McNally & Co. Check: there is a ? in front of the copyright number.

Interior of Mines and Mining Building from South Gallery

Interior of the Mines and Mining Building while under construction at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. 27791 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 22.

[World's Columbian Expo., Chicago, 1892: Palace of Mechnical Arts, rt....

Photo copyrighted by Allgeir Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf. Exhibitions.

Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893

Description: At the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, visitors ride in a gondola in the 'Court of Honor.' The Smithsonian coordinated all of the U.S. Government exhibits and prepared a display on it... more

Far-Away-Moses. Jew / A. Zeese & Co., Chi.

Far-Away-Moses, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, in traditional Turkish costume. Copyright 1893 by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : Publishe... more

[Woman riding on back of camel, at the World's Columbian Exposition, C...

Photographic print by Weber.

Juniata Valley from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition...

This image has been taken from scan 000016 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

[Street of Cairo section of the Midway at the World's Columbian Exposi...

Title devised by Library staff. Photo by Weber.

Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893

Description: At the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, visitors walk along pathways and bridges between several of the fair buildings. The Smithsonian coordinated all of the U.S. Government exhibits an... more

[Exhibit in art gallery, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illino...

Opening day, 1893

Crowds of people at the opening day of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. Copyrighted by C.D. Arnold.

[Upholstered chair manufactured by S. Karpen Bros. and exhibited at th...

24705 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 4.

[Elephants ivory saddle, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago Ill.]

56806Y U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir Photographic Co., Chicago.

Hadji Abeet. (Greek brigand.) / Franklin Co. Eng., Chi.

Hadji Abeet, full-length portrait, facing left, in traditional Greek costume. Copyright 1893 by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : Published by N.D. Tho... more

Cartuja of Miraflores from "In the Wake of Columbus. Adventures of the...

This image has been taken from scan 000073 from "In the Wake of Columbus. Adventures of the Special Commissioner sent by the World's Columbian Exposition to the West Indies ... With ... illustrations, etc". The... more

A hint from the world's fair - why not have a "bureau of public comfor...

Print shows a vignette cartoon with, at center, a place for Republican's to go to commiserate while awaiting the next election with such stalwart Republicans as George F. Edmunds, John Sherman, William M. Evart... more

Pavillon de la République d'Haïti à Exposition Universelle de Chicago,...

Illustration shows exterior view of the pavilion for the Republic of Haiti at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Forms part of: Visual materials from the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Hist... more

The Grand Basin

World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. 33784Y1 U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir photography company, Chicago.

[Ill. - Chicago - World's Columbian Exp. (Woman's Bldg.): close-up of ...

Photo copyrighted by C.D. Arnold. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Ill. - Chicago - World's Columbian Exp. (Woman's Bldg.): interior of ...

Photo copyrighted by C.D. Arnold. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Esquimaux woman #1 / Coover, 70 State Street, Chicago.

Photograph shows portrait of an Eskimo woman at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. 431 U.S. Copyright Office. Title from item.

Mr. D. Joseph (East Indian.) / Franklin Co. Eng., Chi.

Mr. D. Joseph, half-length portrait, facing left, in traditional Ceylonese costume. Copyright 1893 by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : Published by N.... more

[View of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill. showing detai...

[Lagoon looking east from Transportation Building]

35933Y U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir Photographic Co., Chicago.

[Transportation exhibit building with canal boat and ducks on canal(?)...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

[Ceylon tea house at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill.]

55573y U.S. Copyright Office. Title devised by Library staff.

[Silver statue of Justice in exhibit hall, Montana exhibit, World's Co...

55575Y1 U.S. Copyright Office. "Copyrighted 1893 by Souvenir Photo Co."

Columbian Exposition--the grand court at night--electrical illuminatio...

Fisheries Building from Wooded Island

35936Y U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir Photographic Co., Chicago.

Union of all nations / Th. Nast, 1893.

Patriotic drawing commemorating the Naval Review held in New York Harbor in connection with the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The drawing shows a young woman holding a paper labeled "Th... more

[Entrance to Street of Cairo section of the Midway at the World's Colu...

Title devised by Library staff. Photo by Weber.

[Woman riding camel on the Street of Cairo section of the Midway at th...

Title devised by Library staff. Photo by Weber.

[Woman's Building, World Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill. View from...

Photo copyrighted by Souvenir Photo Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions; Women Misc.

Turkish porters

Turkish porters carrying a large crate on a pole, at the World's Columbian Exposition.

[Street scene at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois]

Photographic print by Weber.

[World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 - interiors]: Stained gla...

Photo copyrighted by Souvenir Photos Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI WORKS; Glass; Exhibitions 1893; Shelf.

Pennsylvania from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, ...

This image has been taken from scan 000060 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

United States Capitol from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exp...

This image has been taken from scan 000071 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

Hon. William E. Rothery, Philadelphia, Pa., & Hon. Alfred B. King. Cla...

No. 6D.

[Exposition grounds, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago]

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

[Exhibit in art gallery, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illino...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

View of the World's Fair, from the Plaisance

Photograph shows bird's-eye view of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893

Description: Close up of the fountains and sculpture of the 'Court of Honor' at the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893. Buildings of the Exposition can be seen in the background. The Smithsonian coordin... more

[Egyptian dancing girl, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinoi...

56812Y U.S. Copyright Office.

Bird's-eye view of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893

Title from item. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Rand, McNally.

[World's Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, 1893 - interiors]: allegorical...

Photo copyrighted by Souvenir Photos Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI WORKS; Agriculture; California B- Co.; Glass; Exhibitions 1893; Shelf.

[Exposition grounds, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago]

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

Pennsylvania from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, ...

This image has been taken from scan 000068 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

Mahomet El Bashse. (Egyptian camel driver) / Franklin Co., Eng., Chi.

Mahomet El Bashse, half-length portrait, facing left, in traditional Egyptian costume. Copyright by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : published by N.D.... more

map from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with desc...

This image has been taken from scan 000013 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

Transportation Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illino...

Exterior with water in foreground. Copyright by Allegeier Co., Chicago, Ill. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions 1893; Shelf.

[World's Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, 1893 - interiors]: dome and ro...

Photo copyrighted by Souvenir Photos Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI WORKS; Glass; Exhibitions 1893; Buildings U.S. Government; Shelf.

[World's Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, 1893 - interiors]: entrance to...

Photo copyrighted by Souvenir Photos Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: BI WORKS; Agriculture; Ca. B- Co.; Glass; Exhibitions 1893; Shelf.

[Far-Away-Moses with woman in Middle Eastern dress at World's Columbia...

56813Y U.S. Copyright Office. Title devised by Library staff.

Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893

Description: At the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, a view of some of the fair buildings around the reflecting pool. The Smithsonian coordinated all of the U.S. Government exhibits and prepared a di... more

[Crowd waiting for balloon ascension, World's Columbian Exposition,Chi...

55602Y2 U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir Photographic Co., Chicago.

Turkish sedan chair

Turkish men carrying a woman in a sedan chair, at the World's Columbian Exposition. 14843y U.S. Copyright Office. Title from item.

[Ill. - Chicago - World's Columbian Exp. (Woman's Bldg.): panoramic vi...

Photo copyrighted by C.D. Arnold. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Bird's-eye view of exposition grounds, with canal in foreground, Worl...

Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection.

[Fisheries Building from Government Building]

[Display showing model hospitals(?) and a display of bones, probably b...

In album: Photographs.

Midway Plaisance and balloon, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, I...

36916Y U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibitions Illinois; Shelf.

[Blarney Castle at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Ill.]

56832y U.S. Copyright Office. Title devised by Library staff.

[Large group of firemen posed with horse-drawn fire equipment. Columbi...

Photograph shows panoramic view of fire fighters standing on top of firefighting equipment; three men stand with horses. Title devised by Library staff.

Chicago World's Fair--View looking southeast from the roof of the Woma...

[Parade of Arabian circus, at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, I...

36915Y U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir Photograph Co., Chicago.

Bird's eye view of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.

MacMonnies Fountain and Machinery Hall, World's Columbian Exhibition, ...

38883Y U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Exhibition buildings Illinois; Shelf.

[Works of art hanging on wall, in Columbus room, at World's Columbian ...

55570Y U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir Photograph Co., Chicago.

Captive balloon and Ferris wheel, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicag...

[Interior view of exhibit hall at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicag...

Mahbouba Um Zunuba. (Soudanese woman.) / Franklin Co. Eng., Chi.

Mahbouba Um Zanuba, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, in traditional Sudanese costume. Copyright 1893 by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : Pu... more

Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893

Description: At the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. A view of the reflecting pool traversed by several bridges and several Exposition buildings. The large dome of one of the buildings is visible i... more

[Figure of "I Will," in archway above entrance, Chicago Day, World's C...

56807Y1 U.S. Copyright Office. Issued by Souvenir Photographic Co., Chicago.

map from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with desc...

This image has been taken from scan 000057 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

map from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with desc...

This image has been taken from scan 000025 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

[British Day crowds crossing bridge at World's Columbian Exposition, C...

56814Y1 U.S. Copyright Office. One of set of photographs issued by Souvenir Photogr. Co., Chicago.

[Fisheries at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, with three ...

The wax policeman

Allegheny Mountains from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Expos...

This image has been taken from scan 000042 from "Pennsylvania Railroad to the Columbian Exposition, with descriptive notes of ... New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, and a complete descripti... more

[World's Columbian Expo., Chicago, 1892: Manufacturers Building, rt. f...

Photo copyrighted by Allgeir Co. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf. Exhibitions.