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162. Picturesque World’s Fair – On the Short of the North Lagoon
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162. Picturesque World’s Fair – On the Short of the North Lagoon

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162. Picturesque World’s Fair – On the Short of the North Lagoon

ON THE SHORE OF THE NORTH LAGOON.—There were many charming bits of scenery in the great Exposition grounds, and many novel views which could be enjoyed only from a boat or from points not generally sought by the mass of visitors. One of these views is represented in the accompanying picture, the observer being close to the south shore of the North Lagoon and just east of the strait leading to the bodies of water further south. On the [...]

By Randy|2024-03-09T11:48:14-06:00March 9th, 2024|Categories: REPRINTS|Tags: California State Building, Illinois State Building, Indiana State Building, North Lagoon, North Pond, PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR, Wisconsin State Building|0 Comments

PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – Looking North from the South Colonnade (p. 84)
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PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – Looking North from the South Colonnade (p. 84)

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PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – Looking North from the South Colonnade (p. 84)

PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR. AN ELABORATE COLLECTION OF COLORED VIEWS Page 84 – LOOKING NORTH FROM THE SOUTH COLONNADE LOOKING NORTH FROM THE SOUTH COLONNADE.—In the opinion of many people the most striking extended view to be had upon the Fair grounds was from the Obelisk, at the southern extremity of the South Canal, or better still, from the Colonnade immediately in its rear. From this point opened a vista nearly a mile in length terminated only by the beautiful [...]

By Randy|2019-08-05T05:47:53-05:00August 5th, 2019|Categories: REPRINTS|Tags: Farmer's Bridge, Grand Basin, Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, North Pond, Obelisk, PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR, South Colonnade|0 Comments

PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – The Brazil Building (p. 83)
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PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – The Brazil Building (p. 83)

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PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR – The Brazil Building (p. 83)

PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR. AN ELABORATE COLLECTION OF COLORED VIEWS Page 83 – THE BRAZIL BUILDING THE BRAZIL BUILDING.—The structure erected by the greatest of the South American Republics was what might have been expected from that great country. Brazil appropriated for the Columbian Exposition no less than $600,000, and of this sum $50,000 was expended on the building where all visitors were entertained and where were the official head-quarters of the commission. The edifice was in the form of [...]

By Randy|2019-07-20T06:29:48-05:00July 21st, 2019|Categories: REPRINTS|Tags: Brazil Building, North Pond, PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR|0 Comments

Repairing the Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge
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Repairing the Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge

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Repairing the Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge

The Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge has seen better days. Closed since 2015 due to structural deterioration, this pedestrian bridge provides the only east-west path across Jackson Park between the Museum of Science and Industry at E. 57th Street on the north to almost E. 63rd Street / Hayes Drive on the south end. Its reconstruction and re-opening is welcome news to everyone who uses Jackson Park and especially to 1893 World’s Fair enthusiasts who enjoy visiting the old fairgrounds. [...]

By Scott|2023-11-04T19:06:49-05:00October 10th, 2017|Categories: NEWS|Tags: Clarence Darrow Bridge, lagoon, North Pond|0 Comments