Opening of the Great Fair at Chicago May Day
A crowd estimated at 500000 witnessed the Great Fair opening at Jackson Park Chicago. President Cleveland spoke amid ceremonies noted for dignity and simplicity as officials and international representatives attended the world expo unveiling wonders of art and nature reflected in the exhibit.
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Opening of the World’s Fair under President Cleveland
President Cleveland formally opens the World’s Columbian Exposition amid a vast crowd. The ceremony features a ship model, fountains, steam whistles, and a key press that starts the machinery. dignitaries include Stevens on Gresham and Bayard, with foreign representatives inspecting Manufactures and Women's buildings. Over 557,000 paid admissions on opening day, total attendance near 700,000.
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World's Columbian Exposition Displays Awe Inspiring Yet Incomplete
The article lauds the fair as a grand display of energy and national pride. It notes unfinished buildings and empty pavilions, yet cites record grandeur, triumphant exhibits, and the ambitious scope surpassing any prior world's exposition. It praises progress while acknowledging delays by officials.
The World's Columbian Exposition Began in Chicago
A historical account traces the push to locate the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago from early bids to Congress, detailing the formation of the World’s Columbian commission, the board of lady managers, key leaders, and the site selection at Jackson Park with Midway Plaisance. It covers construction leadership, the dedication events, and the inauguration week with civic and military parades and the Woman’s Building dedication.
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Missouri and Iowa Buildings Open at Jackson Park Exposition
Missouri's building at Jackson Park opened with a clock-time dedication attended by prominent citizens from several states. The program featured music, speeches by Ivar W. Stone and others, and the doors were opened to visitors. Iowa's building followed with an 3 PM ceremony led by James O Crosby and WW McFarland, marking Iowa's welcoming portal to all guests.
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Exposition Wealth Boom Sets Record at Midway Plaisance
Expenditure around Jackson park and Midway Plaisance reaches 20 million with states foreign governments and concessions raising totals. Directors estimate the wealth cluster may reach three hundred seventy million dollars within the exposition fences as grand buildings and rides draw global displays and crowds.
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