NEW Arcadia Publishing Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, IL 9780738594415 Images of A

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Number of Pages: 128 Pages Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Item Weight: 0.7 Oz gtin13: 9780738594415 Author: Joseph M. Di Cola, David Stone Book Series: Images of America Ser. ISBN: 9780738594415 Topic: United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Subjects & Themes / Celebrations & events, Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi), Customs & Traditions Publication Year: 2012 Item Width: 6.5 in Item Height: 0.3 in Illustrator: Yes Format: Trade Paperback Brand: Arcadia Publishing Language: English Genre: Travel, Architecture, Social Science, Photography, History Item Length: 9.2 in Book Title: Chicago's 1893 World's Fair

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NEW Arcadia Publishing Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, IL 9780738594415 Images of A Step into the future of the past in Chicago's 1893 World's Fair!What came to be known as the World's Columbian Exposition was planned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's 1492 landfall in the New World. Chicago beat out New York City, St. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, DC, in its bid as host - a coup for the Windy City. The site finally selected for the fair was Jackson Park, a marshy area covered with dense, wild vegetation. Daniel H. Burnham and John W. Root were selected as chief architects, creating the famous White City. The fair featured several different thematic areas: the Great Buildings, Foreign Buildings, State Buildings, and the Midway Plaisance, a nearly mile-long area that featured exotic exhibits. The exposition also showcased the world's first Ferris Wheel and introduced fairgoers to new sensations like Cracker Jack, Pabst Beer, and ragtime music. Unfortunately, by 1896, most of the fair's buildings had been removed or destroyed, but this collection takes readers on a tour of the grounds as they looked in 1893. NEW Arcadia Publishing Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, IL 9780738594415 Images of A Step into the future of the past in Chicago's 1893 World's Fair! What came to be known as the World's Columbian Exposition was planned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's 1492 landfall in the New World. Chicago beat out New York City, St. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, DC, in its bid as host - a coup for the Windy City. The site finally selected for the fair was Jackson Park, a marshy area covered with dense, wild vegetation. Daniel H. Burnham and John W. Root were selected as chief architects, creating the famous White City. The fair featured several different thematic areas: the Great Buildings, Foreign Buildings, State Buildings, and the Midway Plaisance, a nearly mile-long area that featured exotic exhibits. The exposition also showcased the world's first Ferris Wheel and introduced fairgoers to new sensations like Cracker Jack, Pabst Beer, and ragtime music. Unfortunately, by 1896, most of the fair's buildings had been removed or destroyed, but this collection takes readers on a tour of the grounds as they looked in 1893. × Buy now and save! Shipping info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes IMPORTANT: We cannot modify your order's items or shipping details after your order is placed. Please carefully review your order's details prior to submitting your order. PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYMENT Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. We accept payment via U.S. PayPal accounts and all Major Credit Cards, Debit Cards & Google Pay. We are legally required to collect sales tax in those states and localities where we maintain a physical presence (nexus). The applicable amount of sales tax charged to an order will be calculated based on the shipment destination's state and local sales tax laws. Thank you for shopping with us on eBay! Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like NEW Arcadia Publishing Baltimore in World War II, MD 9780738541891 Images of Ame NEW Arcadia Publishing Firefighting in Allegany County, MD 9780738541976 Images NEW Arcadia Publishing Washington, D.C. in Vintage Postcards, DC 9780738541570 P NEW Arcadia Publishing Early Salinas, CA 9780738529936 Images of America Trade P Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © Arcadia Publishing Shipping & Payments Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. We accept payment via U.S. PayPal accounts and all Major Credit Cards, Debit Cards & Google Pay. We are legally required to collect sales tax in those states and localities where we maintain a physical presence (nexus). The applicable amount of sales tax charged to an order will be calculated based on the shipment destination's state and local sales tax laws. Thank you for shopping with us on eBay! Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by

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