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116. Picturesque World’s Fair – The Sedan Chair Carriers
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116. Picturesque World’s Fair – The Sedan Chair Carriers

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116. Picturesque World’s Fair – The Sedan Chair Carriers

THE SEDAN CHAIR CARRIERS.—There was a partial return to the ways of our forefathers at the Fair, though the fad was not introduced as the result of any spasmodic whim of society, but by fez-wearing men from the Orient. The concession for the Sedan chairs belonged to the Turkish Village people and near this, at one side of the Plaisance, the Sedan bearers, sturdy Turks as one could wish to see, stood soliciting custom and getting a great deal [...]

By Randy|2021-04-15T18:20:58-05:00April 15th, 2021|Categories: REPRINTS|Tags: Gospel Chariots, Midway Plaisance, PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR, rolling chairs, sedan chair, Turkish Village|0 Comments

PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – The “Farmer’s Bridge.” (p. 52)
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PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – The “Farmer’s Bridge.” (p. 52)

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PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – The “Farmer’s Bridge.” (p. 52)

PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR. AN ELABORATE COLLECTION OF COLORED VIEWS Page 52 – THE "FARMER'S BRIDGE" THE "FARMER'S BRIDGE." — Not a few of the prominent features of the Columbian Exposition acquired popular titles quite different from their official designation. The main entrance to the Transportation Building became known as "The Golden Door," the rolling chairs propelled largely by theological students, acquired the title of " Gospel Chariots;" the Columbian Guards were called the "Tin Soldiers," and in other directions [...]

By Randy|2018-06-01T05:51:07-05:00June 1st, 2018|Categories: REPRINTS|Tags: buffalo, Farmer's Bridge, Gospel Chariots, moose, PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR, Tin Soldiers|0 Comments