America hosted the World's Fair of 1893 as a celebration of Columbus' voyage to the continent four hundred (and one) years earlier. Chicago beat out New York, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. for ...

The founder of Freedman Seating Co., headquartered on the West Side, exhibited its seats for horse-drawn carriages at the ...

At the same 1893 World's Fair in Chicago that saw orange cider fervor take hold, Juicy Fruit gum and Vienna Beef kicked off their long lives too. So why are we still drinking iced tea and eating ...

4, 1893. The Chicago Tribune headline in the following day’s edition read: “Pulled A Game Out Of The Fire.” The subhead was: “Anson’s Men by a Plucky Rally Save a Game Apparently Lost.” ...

Purported benefits include reduced blood pressure and 'detoxification.' A doctor weighs in on the claims and explains the ...

The 1893 World's Fair would end up drawing 20 million people to its Chicago showground. Two of them, sisters Minnie and Nannie Williams, came at the invitation of serial killer H. H. Holmes.

Set during Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, The Nutcracker brings the city's cultural richness and holiday spirit to life. & Juliet Dates: Dec. 3-15 Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St ...

Photo Provided The BIG wheel, a highlight of the 1892-93 World’s Fair and Exposition held at Chicago, was built by ... for return passage November 5, 1893. For rates of fare, time of train ...

America hosted the World's Fair of 1893 as a celebration of Columbus' voyage to the continent four hundred (and one) years earlier. Chicago beat out New York, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. for ...

The company’s origins date from 1893, when founder Hyman Freedman made seats for horse-drawn carriages in Chicago and exhibited at the World’s Columbian Exposition. Now, workers — including welders, ...