Opening of the Great Fair at Chicago May Day
Crowds estimated at 600000 witnessed the World’s Columbian Exposition opening at Jackson Park. President Cleveland declared the fair open, a simple ceremony with music and addresses, as masses fainted in the crush and some injured were taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cnnanu
Jackson Park
United States
New World
Exposition Grounds
National House of Representatives
Ixygues
Missouri Building
Gov. W. Stone
Magnificent Escort for Cleveland at Chicago Parade
A grand procession escorted President Cleveland and the Duke of Veragua from the Lexington hotel through Chicago to Jackson Park for the opening ceremonies. The parade featured units from South Park police, Seventh United States Cavalry, Chicago Hussars, Illinois National Guard, and prominent dignitaries in the first several carriages. The machinery started amidst fountains, flags, salutes, and a booming crowd as the exposition opened, with attendance reaching about 857,000 paid visitors and total receipts near 178,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Duke of Veragua
Chicago
Jackson Park
Lexington Hotel
Michigan Avenue
Twenty Second
Bhowl
Clevelaold
Grand Boulevant
South Park
Bayard Avenue
Palmer Avenue
Midway
Col Rice
Jacksono Park
Illinois National Guard
Stad
Maj
A. Baldwin
United Stars Caval
Esert
United States
Fighth
Dacy
Dickens
Marquis de Barboles
Commission
Christobel Colon Y Aguilera
Haria del Pilar Colon Y Aguilera
Thomas G. Gutierres
Pedro Colon Y Bertenado
Carlos Aguilera
Margolis Villalo
Midway Plaisance
Victoriegraph
Manufactures Hall
Michigan
Illinois
Palmer
National Commission
New York
Philadelphs
Foreign Reception Escort at Manufactures Building
President Cleveland and party were escorted to the Manufactures Building after luncheon. At the entrance they were met by representatives of foreign nations as carriages arrived from the southwest. The group exited the carriages and proceeded inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Manufactures
Lucheon
Salutes by foreign representatives at the exposition
A diplomatic parade marked by twenty four Canadian Osps and many others as ambassadors from nations including Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil and Great Britain gave greetings. After a general handshake the guests toured exhibits with stops at the Manufactures Government and Woman's buildings and observed opening ceremonies of the board of lady managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine Republic
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
British Guinea
Bulgariy
Canada
Osps
Ceylon
Columbia
Costa Rica
Denmark
Ecuador
Germany
Great Britain
Hayti
Italy
Johor
Board of Lady Mannagers
Energy and progress at the World’s Columbian Exposition
The article describes the fair as unfinished and ragged yet promising and remarkable. It notes six buildings half built, empty spaces, and forthcoming grand courts and waterways, while praising the nations for creating a spectacle unprecedented in scope and ambition.
Exposition Costs Hit Hundreds of Millions Across Grounds
Exposition investors report expenditures within Jackson park bounds reaching 0,000.00 and the E xposition Company alone spends £20,000,000 with additional outlays by states foreign powers and concessionaires. Directors estimate total wealth tied to the fair could reach about 200,000,000, a record in world history. Principal buildings costs are itemized across Manufactures and Liberal Arts Machinery and other sectors. Midway Plaisance extends a mile west of the Woman's building with global villages and attractions representing about a million and a half in private speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Park
Sod Midway
E Xposition Company
Exposition Company
Wenorth Deen
Staus
the Union
U. S&s
Ees
Ahi
R Woo Seueee Ees
Fri
Got Board
Fia
Biu
Caragimm
Graes
Davis
Alabama
Arkansas
New Hampshire
California
North Carolina
Connecticut
North Dakota
Georgia
Idaho
OujSouth
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louisiana
Vermont
Arylan
Bi Massach
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Usalasippi
Arizona
Mexico
Montana
Utah
Col Davis
Dts
Fiod
Europe
America
Herr Wermuth
Henry Wood
E Gloukhovskay
Russia
Funch
Tee Orang
Des
Gol. Davis
Story of the Fair opens with Harrison proclamation and Chicago claim
A fragmentary history outlines President Harrison issuing the proclamation for a world fair, the 1890 legislative acts, and Chicago’s battle to host the Columbian Exposition. It notes rival cities New York Washington and St Louis, the Washington location decision, and early organizational steps led by the World’s Columbian commission and Chicago board.
World’s Columbian Exposition Officials and Building Openings
The National Commission appointed May 23 organized in Chicago with Secretary John Z Dickinson as secretary and W W Palmer as president. The Board of Lady Managers elected Mrs Potter Palmer president and nine vice presidents. George R Davis became director general, D H Burnham chief of construction, and J W Root consulting architect. Jackson Park selected for main buildings with Midway Plaisance and Washington Park for overflow. Ground broken July 2 1891 for Mines and Mining. Dedication events held October 19 1889 and 20 1889 with parades and receptions. Woman’s Building dedicated May 2 with Golden Nail driving and speeches by President Cleveland and Mrs Potter Palmer. Missouri and Iowa buildings opened and dedicated May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Manufactures Hall
William T Baker
Waller
Commission
Pook
Potter Palmar
Johningtons
W A. Croffut
Washington
Tuenzi
Wagner
United States
Manufactures and Liberal Arts
Soller
HSO
Seotarger
Wir
Ackazmesny
Wantte-Carlisls
National Commission
Organiza Chicago
Juno
Ex-Siister
W. Palmer
Spain
Eleoted
Chicago
Harrison
Potter Palmer
Phoebe Couzins
Ralph Trautmann
New York
Russell B. Harrison
Indy ~Managers
George R. Davis
D. H. Burnham
J W Root
Aaste
Ozens
Lake Front Park
Jackson and
Washington Parks
South Park
Jackson Park
Midway Plaissnoo
Washington Park
Fine Arts
Iike
World's Congress Auxiliary
Art Institute
Jackson Purt
Washingwa Park
Morton
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Cutcallo
Clevelan
Financial summary and cyclone toll amid delayed fair preparations
Davis estimates total appropriations and receipts reach 6.02 million with state and territorial funding plus city and miscellaneous revenues. The report notes World War era fair preparations delayed, installation pushed by March, and praise for officials. Oklahoma cyclone toll rises as 100 dead feared, Norman area hardest hit with extensive destruction and many missing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colden
Kry
W. D. Croffitt
President Cleveland
Chaplain Milburn
House of Representatives
Datis
Jesse Coontboul
W D. Croffut
Columbus
Santa Maria
Gomez Kaseon
Pinzon
Land of
Nowhere
Francisco
Earth
Erebus
Diego
Nina
Heaven
Cenaral Davis
Tom
Lucifer
Turo
Gomez Rascon
Prithee
Sion
Isabella
Bourbon
Braganza
Labor
Han
Martin
Gotham
Congress
Northwest
St Louis
Union
Uo Jomina
Hon-Lymin Jage
Gage
Baker
HN Higinbotham
M. Baker Awny
Ohners
RN. Higinbotham
W. Peck
Missouri
So Etock P.m
Iowa
Iowa State Building
Cremony
Iowa State Band
James C. Crosby
Iowa Columbian Commission
W M McFarland
Towa
Mr. McFarland
Rat
Ics
Lnst
Rica
Bastia
Britain
Japan
Wales
Sweden
Turkey
South Dakota
Nets Sas
Texas
Nontana
Virginia
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Maryland
Delware
Penne
Florida
Conclesion
United States Government
Ellections
Indian Parkageo Crematory
Pennsylvaos
New York Ne
Army Hospitals
Sept
Pra A
Okigshoma
Gururre
Norman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!