Lost building · Chicago, United States

Statue of the Republic

Fate

Burned The original statue was destroyed by fire in 1896.

Declared purpose

65-foot gilded statue

Built for

World's Columbian Exposition (1893)

Also near

Museum of Science and Industry

Site

Approximate site on the grounds (best known location) · 41.7828, -87.5770

• Built in record time
• Burned & rebuilt
• Torn down
• Domes & towers
• Lost to fire
• Light & power