172 photos from the World's Columbian Exposition: the grounds, each building, and what was lost. Tap a photo to look closer.
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1 ClueCourt Of Honor From Administration Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition — 115C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domain1 ClueAdministration Building From Wooded Island — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition — 33C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainPalace Of Fine Arts — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition — 59C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainInterior Of Palace Of Fine Arts — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition — 61C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domain2 CluesExterior of Woman's Building, while under construction, at World's Fair, Chicago, Illinois LCCN91727847Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952, photographer · Public domain1 ClueMfg & liberal arts bldg construction photos 26C.D. Arnold, WCE official photographer. · Public domain1 ClueAdministration Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition — 23C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainAdministration Building by Childe Hassam, World's Columbian Exposition Art PortfolioWmpearl · CC0Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building by Childe Hassam, 1893, chromolithographChilde Hassam · Public domainPRR(1893) p108 MANUFACTURES AND LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING, ChicagoUnknown photographer · Public domainPalace Of Fine Arts — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition — 59C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainGezicht op het Palace of Fine Arts op de World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 Palace of Fine Arts (titel op object), RP-F-2001-7-897-60Rijksmuseum · CC01 ClueArt Institute of Chicago Building, Chicago, Illinois (9181723850)Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Worlds Columbian Exposition Statue of the Republic, Chicago, United States, 1893. (2785068208)Brooklyn Museum · No restrictions1 ClueStatue of the Republic in basin at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago LCCN90716433Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Public domain2 CluesArt Palace, Details of Main Entrance, William Henry Jackson, 1893William Henry Jackson · Public domainMuseum of Science and IndustryKnarfol at de.wikipedia · Public domainFerris Wheel, and Bird's-Eye View of Midway, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainHorticultural building construction photosArnold, C.D. · Public domainAgricultural building at night, from north west LOC ds.10719Jackson, William Henry · Public domainThe Nina And Pinta — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainView of the Immense Crowd, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainMacMonnies' Fountain, From South Terrace, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainNourishing the little treasure in the Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainChoral Hall, Interior, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainBird's-Eye View of State Buildings at the White City, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainMfg & liberal arts bldg construction photosC.D. Arnold, WCE official photographer. · Public domainThe White City at Midnight, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainBurning of the Cold Storage building. Fifteen brave firemen lost their lives, July 10th, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainMfg & liberal arts bldg dedication ceremonyC.D. Arnold, WCE official photographer. · Public domainView of the Caravels from the Bridge, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainGerman department, Liberal Arts building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainWoman's Building, Interior, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainPanorama of State Buildings, From North East, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainMines Building gallery construction looking west Arnold viewC.D. Arnold, official photographer of the worlds columbian exposition. · Public domainAdministration Building at Night, from Electricity Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainBurning of the Cold Storage building. Fifteen brave firemen lost their lives, July 10th, Columbian Exposition, by Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909 · Public domainView of Chicago Day, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainHorticultural Building from Wooded Island, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainElectricity Building, Interior, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainBirds Eye View Looking Northwest From Liberal Arts Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainMines and Electricity Buildings north facadesC.D. Arnold, official photographer of the worlds columbian exposition. · Public domainAdministration Building at Night, from Electricity Building, William Henry Jackson, 1893 (cropped)William Henry Jackson · Public domainChicago expo White City fireE. Benjamin Andrews · Public domainAdministration building at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, on opening day, May 1, 1893Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Public domainView North and Colennade Obelisk, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainWoman's Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainNorwegian Exhibit--Manufactures Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainWorldColumbianExpositionPanoramaHemming Hultgren · Public domainMines and mining building constructionC.D. Arnold, official photographer of the worlds columbian exposition. · Public domainAgricultural Building At Night, From North West, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainDie Gartenlaube (1893) bvarious · Public domainView from the Lake, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainMachinery Hall, from Colonnade, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainRussian Exhibit--Manufactures Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainBird's-eye view from Administration building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainElectricity Building Construction worlds columbian expositionArnold, C.D., official photographer, World's Columbian Exposition · Public domainColumbian Exposition-the grand court at night-electrical illumination of MacMonnies's fountain and the administration building - drawn by Charles GrahamGraham, C., artist · Public domainTHE VOLCANO OF KILAUEA EXPERIENCEUnknown photographer · Public domainThe Ferris Wheel, (carries 2,000 people), Midway Plaisance, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainElectricity Building, Looking South West, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainLa Rabida, from South West Side, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainFrench And Belgian Sections--Manufactures Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainFisheries Building Construction Photos Worlds Columbian expositionArnold, C.D., Official photographer of the world's Columbian exposition · Public domainThe Prune Knight, California building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainThe Court of Honor, Chicago Day, World's Fair, ChicagoScan by NYPL · Public domainView South East from the Illinois Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainAgricultural Building from Colonnade, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainTiffany And Gorham Exhibits--Manufactures Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainGeneral view of the interior of Agricultural building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainNaval Exhibit construction Arnold view 123 12-16-1891C.D. Arnold official photographer of the World's Columbian Exposition · Public domainGreat illumination, Chicago Day, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainWater Gate, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainFisheries Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainEntrance To German Exhibit--Liberal Arts Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainGeneral view- Interior of Fine Arts building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainMines Building storm protection for workmenC.D. Arnold, official photographer of the worlds columbian exposition. · Public domainThe illumination, Chicago Day, World's Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainFrom every land they come to the opening of the Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainMining Building, South Entrance, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainState Buildings of Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainAustrian Exhibit-- Manufactures Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainMines Building east gallery interiorC.D. Arnold, official photographer of the worlds columbian exposition. · Public domainGreat Sweedish or Scandinavian parade, Swedes Day, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainNorth Lagoon, from Mining Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainTransportation Building, Golden Door, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainInterior Of Electricity Building — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainMines Building Sprague motor Arnold viewC.D. Arnold, official photographer of the worlds columbian exposition. · Public domainDedication of the Japanese building. World's FairScan by NYPL · Public domainMining and Electricity Buildings, from Transportation Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainChoral Hall, from Wooded Island, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainWorldColumbianExpositionExhibitHallHemming Hultgren · Public domainBird's-eye view showing Government and Fisheries buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainWorld's Columbian Exposition under construction as seen from the IC tracks at 61st StUnknown photographer · Public domainWorld's Columbian Exposition Administration BuildingS03i2155l01Starks W. Lewis, Amateur, Brooklyn, N.Y. · Public domainNew Jersey building, Dedication Day, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainCourt of Honor, Looking West, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainManufacturers Building from Horticultural Hall, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainInterior of the Agricultural building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainBird's-eye view, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainNaval Exhibit construction looking northeast Arnold view 105 11-13-1891C.D. Arnold official photographer of the World's Columbian Exposition · Public domainWorld's Columbian exposition firework stereoscope viewJackson, William Henry 1843-1942 · Public domainCanada's Dedication Day at the Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainHorticultural Building, East Entrance, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainAdministration Building, Looking North East, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainBird's-eye view from Transportation building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainBattleship Illinois ReplicaUnknown photographer · Public domainBicycle Club, World's Fair Dedication parade, Chicago, U.S.AScan by NYPL · Public domainView North, between Manufacturers and Electricity Buildings, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainAgricultural Building, North Front, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainInterior of Machinery Hall, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainInterior of Liberal Arts building from top of the elevator, World's Columbian ExpositionB.W. Kilburn · Public domain1893 Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel Axle Before InstallationUnknown photographer · No restrictionsMachinery Hall, East Facade, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainMachinery Hall, from North East, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainViewing the exhibits, great Manufactures building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainJavanese Home BuildersUnknown photographer · Public domainThe Ferris Wheel, (carries 2,000 people), Midway Plaisance, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.A, by Strohmeyer & WymanStrohmeyer & Wyman -- Publisher · Public domainView North West from Manufacturers Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainAdministration Building, from Agricultural Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainGreat is the interior of Electric building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainConstruction of Agriculture Building Worlds Columbian ExpositionArnold, Charles Dudley, official photographer of the world's Columbian Exposition · Public domainView of Lake Front, From Manufactures Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainTransportation Building from Wooded Island, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainInterior of Agricultural building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainAdministration Building ArnoldArnold, Charles Dudley, World's Columbian Exposition official photographer · Public domainCourt of Honor, Looking East, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainMining Building, North Facade, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainGreat interior of Electric building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainTemple of luksor, view from the Ferris wheelArnold, Charles Dudley · Public domainGovernment Building And Wooded Island, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainManufacturers Building from Casino, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainInterior of Iowa State building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainDedicatory and opening ceremonies of the World's Columbian exposition - historical and descriptive (1893)Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictionsWater Gate and Peristyle, from Grand Basin, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainLa Rabida, from South West Side, William Henry Jackson, 1893 (cropped)William Henry Jackson · Public domainBeautiful is interior of Liberal Arts building, World's Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainWorld's Columbian Exposition under construction as seen from the IC tracks at 64th StUnknown photographer · Public domainBritish Day crowds crossing bridge at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IllMiscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Public domainAgricultural Building, Main North Entrance, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainAgricultural Building, North Front, William Henry Jackson, 1893 (cropped)William Henry Jackson · Public domainAgriculture building north facade pedimentArnold, Charles Dudley, official photographer of the world's Columbian Exposition · Public domainTitle: Opening day, 1893 Abstract/medium: 1 photographic print.Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Public domainView South Between Electricity and Mining Buildings, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainAgricultural Building from Colonnade, William Henry Jackson, 1893 (cropped)William Henry Jackson · Public domainInterior of Woman's building, World's Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainCarter H. Harrison's last speech, World's Fair, October 28, 1893 (NBY 3023)Unknown photographer · Public domainView from Balcony of Woman's Building, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainFisheries at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, with three photographers in foregroundMiscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Public domainInterior of Electrical building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainAerialmidwayArnold, C.D. · Public domainCarter H. Harrison's last speech, World's Fair, October 28, 1893 (NBY 3023) (a)Unknown photographer · Public domainView North from Colonnade, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainFisheries Building from Government BuildingMiscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Public domainGreat interior of Liberal Arts building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainColumbianExpositionChicago1893E. W. Irish · Public domainAdministration Building Dome interiorArnold, Charles Dudley, World's Columbian Exposition official photographer · Public domainOpen DayUnknown photographer · Public domainView Looking North Between Mines and Electricity Buildings, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainFisheries Building from Wooded IslandMiscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress · Public domainInterior of the Mines and Mining building, World's Fair, Chicago, U.S.AStrohmeyer & Wyman ; distributed by Underwood & Underwood · Public domainView From Electricity Building--Looking Southeast — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainAdministration Building Columbus StatueArnold, Charles Dudley, World's Columbian Exposition official photographer · Public domainParade down Cairo street magic lantern slideArnold, C.D., official photographer, World's Columbian Exposition · Public domainAdministration Building, from the South East, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainManufactures building from the North End of Wooden Island, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago,... (NBY 3136)Ives, Halsey Cooley, 1846- · Public domainInterior view. World's Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domainThe Midway, From Ferris Wheel, Looking East — Official Views Of The World's Columbian Exposition —C. D. Arnold (1844-1927); H. D. Higinbotham · Public domainWorld's Columbian Exposition lantern slides, Midway Plaisance, Oriental Parade (with camel) (NBY 8814)Midwest MS WCE Slides · Public domainManufacturers Building, Columbia Avenue, William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson · Public domainReuzenrad op de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1893 The wonderful Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Columbia ExpositionRijksmuseum · CC0A rare bit of the beautiful German exhibit, Liberal Arts building, Columbian ExpositionScan by NYPL · Public domain