During the centennial of the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1993, Google did not exist. How times have changed.
The main Google search page usually features a “Google Doodle.” These temporary re-designs of the iconic Google logo commemorate people, events, holidays, and other notable anniversaries of the day. Clicking the image takes browsers to more information on the subject of the doodle.
Since the practice began in 1998, Google has honored several people associated with the 1893 World’s Fair. Doodles have recognized the birthday anniversaries of Frank Lloyd Wright on June 8, 2005, Nikola Tesla on July 10, 2009, George Ferris (and Valentine’s Day) on February 14, 2013, and Ida B. Wells on July 16, 2015. The Google Doodle on May 1, 2011, celebrated the 160th Anniversary of the first World’s Fair, the 1851 Crystal Palace in London. But there has been no love (yet) coming out of Mountain View, California, for the Columbian Exposition.
Will the notable 125th anniversary of the opening of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago be honored by Google on May 1, 2018?
A rotating Ferris Wheel in one of “O”s! Search lights and thousands of light bulbs magically illuminating a White City! A golden colossus, beacon of liberty! Make no little doodles; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.
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