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Exposition Collection (#32)

Exposition: Celebrating the Marvels of the World Step right up and witness the birth of a new era

Background imageExposition Collection: Exposition Internationale Paris - La Rue de la Publicite

Exposition Internationale Paris - La Rue de la Publicite
Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne - La Rue de la Publicite. It appears this particular structure was never built

Background imageExposition Collection: Exposition Internationale - Paris - 1937

Exposition Internationale - Paris - 1937. The Danish Pavilion. Architect - M Hwass, who collaborated with French Architects M M Coulon and Rabaud Guillain. Date: 1937

Background imageExposition Collection: Fete Franco-Espagnoles, Paris, France - May, 1905

Fete Franco-Espagnoles, Paris, France - May, 1905
Fete Franco-Espagnoles, which opened in Paris on 30th May 1905. Pictured are (left) Alfonso XIII (18861941), King of Spain from 1886 until 1931 and (right)

Background imageExposition Collection: Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Attraction

Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Attraction
Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Cinema Attraction at the Colonial Exposition - a temporary pop-up movie theatre, showcasing pioneering visual works produced by the Cinematographe Lumiere

Background imageExposition Collection: Scotsman shocked by expensive of the Worlds Fair in Chicago

Scotsman shocked by expensive of the Worlds Fair in Chicago
The Chicago Exhibition McPherson - " Four Dollars for a bed! The extravangance. I canna sleep for thinking o t." Date: 1893

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Serbian and Thai Pavilions

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Serbian and Thai Pavilions Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition 1911 - The Avenue

The Turin Exposition 1911 - The Avenue (Viale). Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition 1911 - The Alpine Village

The Turin Exposition 1911 - The Alpine Village Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition 1911 - Industrial Arts Pavilion

The Turin Exposition 1911 - Industrial Arts Pavilion Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition 1911 - Monumental Bridge over River Po

The Turin Exposition 1911 - Monumental Bridge over River Po
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Monumental Bridge over the River Po Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Festival Hall

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Festival Hall Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The English Pavilion

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The English Pavilion (seemingly still under construction...). Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: Turin Exposition 1911 - Russian Pavilion and Medieval Castle

Turin Exposition 1911 - Russian Pavilion and Medieval Castle
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Russian Pavilion and The Medieval Castle on the riverbank of the River Po. Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Pavilion of Colonial Italians

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Pavilion of Colonial Italians Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Brazilian Pavilion

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Brazilian Pavilion. Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Monumental Bridge

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Monumental Bridge Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - German Pavilion

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - German Pavilion
turin, exposition, 1911, pavilions, exhibition, exhibits, buildings, torino, lake, italy, italian, Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Opening Ceremony

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Opening Ceremony. The guest of honour was King Victor Emmanuel III (Vittorio Emanuele III) and his wife Elena of Montenegro. Date: 1911

Background imageExposition Collection: Exposition Internationale Paris - Soviet Pavilion

Exposition Internationale Paris - Soviet Pavilion
Exposition Internationale Paris - The USSR Pavilion, designed by Iophan. Date: 1937

Background imageExposition Collection: New York Worlds Fair - The Turkish Pavilion

New York Worlds Fair - The Turkish Pavilion Date: circa 1939

Background imageExposition Collection: Golden Gate Internaional Exposition - San Francisco, USA

Golden Gate Internaional Exposition - San Francisco, USA
Golden Gate International Exposition - San Francisco, USA. The South Towers, gaily lighted entranceway to the Homes and Gardens Building at this 1939 World Fair

Background imageExposition Collection: Sheikh of a Dervish order at the tomb of a Sufi Saint

Sheikh of a Dervish order at the tomb of a Sufi Saint
Sion, the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais, which hosted the Exposition Cantonale Valaisanne in 1909. The opening ceremonial procession on 1st August. Date: 1909

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair - Busch Place with mammoth plant in ba

St. Louis Worlds Fair - Busch Place with mammoth plant in ba
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Busch Place with mammoth plant (Brewery) in background

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair - Palace of Mines and Metallurgy

St. Louis Worlds Fair - Palace of Mines and Metallurgy
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Palace of Mines and Metallurgy Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Germanys Building

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Germanys Building
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Germanys Building Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Electricity Building

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Electricity Building
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Electricity Building Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - The Restaurant Pavilion

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - The Restaurant Pavilion
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - The Restaurant Pavilion. Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair - Machinery and Electricity Building

St. Louis Worlds Fair - Machinery and Electricity Building
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Machinery and Electricity Building Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Liberal Arts Building

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Liberal Arts Building
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Liberal Arts Building Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Administrative Building

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Administrative Building
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Administrative Building Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Center Tower

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Center Tower
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Center Tower and Varied Industry Building Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Missouri State Building

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Missouri State Building
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Missouri Sate Building. Cost of construction - $160, 000. Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Palace of Agriculture

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Palace of Agriculture
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Palace of Agriculture. Cost of construction - $550, 000 Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Illinois State Building

St. Louis Worlds Fair, St. Louis - Illinois State Building
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - The Illinois State Building Date: 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: Franco-British Exhibition - The Perrier Pavilion

Franco-British Exhibition - The Perrier Pavilion
Franco-British Exhibition, White City, Shepherds Bush, London - The Perrier Pavilion Card gievn away with the compliments of Perrier table water. Date: 1908

Background imageExposition Collection: Recreation of a traditional Japanese street scene

Recreation of a traditional Japanese street scene at the Japan-British Exhibition, White City, London. Date: 1910

Background imageExposition Collection: Anglo-American Exhibition - 101 Ranch Wild West show

Anglo-American Exhibition - 101 Ranch Wild West show
Anglo-American Exhibition held in Shepherds Bush, London. One popular attraction was the 101 Ranch Wild West show (where this Indian Troupe are pictured performing)

Background imageExposition Collection: International Exhibition in Paris - 1937

International Exhibition in Paris - 1937 - English Pavilion, designed by Olivier Hill, alongside Abella (French collaborator). Date: 1937

Background imageExposition Collection: The Francois airship preparing to ascend for a flight at the St. Louis Worlds Fair, 1904

The Francois airship preparing to ascend for a flight at the St. Louis Worlds Fair, 1904
FRANCOIS AIRSHIP, 1904. The Francois airship preparing to ascend for a flight at the St. Louis Worlds Fair, 1904

Background imageExposition Collection: Exposition Universelle d Horticulture Bruxelles, 1864

Exposition Universelle d Horticulture Bruxelles, 1864. Illustration from Charles Baltet, L horticulture en Belgique: son enseignement, ses institutions, son organisation officielle

Background imageExposition Collection: Exposition de lAviation held at the Grand Palais

Exposition de lAviation held at the Grand Palais in December 1908. Date: 1908

Background imageExposition Collection: Gnome and Bleriot stands at the Exposition International

Gnome and Bleriot stands at the Exposition International
The Gnome and Ble

Background imageExposition Collection: Exposition Internationale de Locomotion Aerienne

Exposition Internationale de Locomotion Aerienne
Exposition Internationale de Locomotion Ae

Background imageExposition Collection: Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria, and King of Hungary from 1848 until 1916

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916), Emperor of Austria, and King of Hungary from 1848 until 1916. Portrait from print commemorating the Vienna World Exposition, 1873

Background imageExposition Collection: Plan of the Grand Exhibition Palace for the Paris Exposition, 1893

Plan of the Grand Exhibition Palace for the Paris Exposition, 1893

Background imageExposition Collection: Bird s-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889

Bird s-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Wood engraving




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Exposition: Celebrating the Marvels of the World Step right up and witness the birth of a new era. The year was 1893, and Chicago's World Fair unveiled its most extraordinary creation yet - the first Ferris wheel. Towering above all else, this colossal structure promised to take visitors on an exhilarating journey through the clouds. Across the Atlantic, London hosted its own Franco-British Exhibition in a display of unity between two nations. A symbol of cooperation and friendship, this event showcased technological advancements that would shape our future. Returning to Chicago's World Fair in 1933, a vibrant poster design captured the essence of this grand spectacle. It beckoned people from far and wide to immerse themselves in a world filled with wonder and innovation. Meanwhile, St. Louis played host to another magnificent fair where Festival Hall and Cascades mesmerized attendees with their architectural splendor. These breathtaking structures stood as testaments to human creativity amidst nature's beauty. In Paris, beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower of 1889 fame, an Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne took flight. This exhibition celebrated mankind's conquest over gravity as aviation pioneers showcased their remarkable flying machines. Closer to home in Cincinnati, music hall and exposition buildings harmoniously blended artistry with functionality. They served as cultural hubs where melodies echoed through grand halls while ideas blossomed within creative minds. The souvenir booklet cover from St. Louis' World Fair transported readers into a realm where dreams became reality. Its intricate design encapsulated every facet of this unforgettable experience - from dazzling exhibits to captivating performances that left hearts longing for more. Traveling back further in time to 1893 once again brings us face-to-face with Chicago's Columbian Exposition at its grandest moment - The Grand Basin. This sprawling water feature mirrored not only physical reflections but also reflected upon humanity's achievements thus far. But it wasn't just the grandeur of structures that captivated audiences.