Though the art and architecture of the fair were mostly destroyed, as was intended, its curious cultural legacy was not.

A captive balloon and Ferris wheel are at the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. (Library of Congress) ...

1893: Visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago got to ride the debut of the first Ferris wheel, which was designed by George W. Ferris.

The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition was an assertive statement about American culture and identity. Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World.

From New York’s many New Year’s “sports and entertainments”—including football games, an open house at the Young Men’s ...

If you’re planning a pilgrimage to the pope’s hometown this summer, keep in mind that Dolton never asked to be considered ...

The Grand Island Public Library is inviting true crime enthusiasts and readers to join the Crimetime Book Club for a ...

Research material gathered by Brandon B. Fortune regarding two exhibitions and one exhibition catalog about the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago; including correspondence with museums and ...

Northern Trust is one of Chicago's most storied companies. Its colorful back story includes building a makeshift branch that handled the banking needs of vendors and attendees at the Columbian ...

How do you fashion modern galleries to showcase objects from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries? Visitors find out starting ...

Northern Trust is one of Chicago’s most storied companies. Its colorful back story includes building a makeshift branch that handled the banking needs of vendors and attendees at the Columbian ...

This elevated railway, which brought visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, is one of the city’s oldest. As part of a sprawling network operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), ...