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Magnificent plans for Chicago Columbian exposition site
The World’s Fair directory outlines grand Chicago visions for Jackson and Washington parks with a vast 100 acre village of foreign and state buildings, monumental pavilions, and a 1050 foot Proctor tower. It describes massive structures, art, lagoons, and transport hubs shaping a grand imperial landscape awaiting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaras
Anne Green
Cileagw
Michigan
Lake Front
Muageuiliernee
Palsees
States of the Union
America
Juckson
Washington
Champs de Mare
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Ilinois
Fine Arts
United States Fisheries Building
Aquaria
Paris
Jackson
Washington Parks
Noutr
George 8. Post
New York
St Sores
Augustus St. Gaudens
Columbus
Republic
Atlendon
Chief Burnham
Grand Avenue
Abed McKim
Burnham
Windsor Castle
Ascot
Bois de Boulogne
Versailles
Peabody of Stearns
Hoston
Richard M. Hunt
American Institute of Architects
National Commission
Electriceal
Jackson Park
Trasortation
Eadie
Midway Plainsance
Proctor Tower
Washington Park
Antavor