Exposition Collection (#39)

1925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts - Paris - nightime view

Paris Exhibition, Palace of Horticulture
View from outside the Palace of Horticulture at the Paris Exhibition. The exhibition (Exposition Universelle) lasted from 15 April until 12 November 1900 and received 50 million visitors

Turkish Stand at 1900 Paris Exposition
The Turkish stand/exhibit at the Exposition Universale in Paris - 1900. Featuring an Ottoman Soldier in full uniform

Laeken, Belgium
The Japanese House at the foot of the Pagoda at Laeken, Belgium (a residential suburb in north-west Brussels). The buildings were commissioned by King Leopold II

Ottoman Palace - Paris Exhibition 1900
Universal Exhibition 1900 - Paris. The Ottoman Palace sitting on top of the Brasserie Scossa for which the card is an advertisement proclaiming that lunch can be had for 4 Francs

Paris / Palais Industrie
Built for the 1855 Exposition, this building was demolished in 1897 to make room for the Avenue Alexander III

Fireplace / 1867 Expo
Lemaires revolving stove-grate displayed at the 1867 exposition

Paris Expo / 1889 / Souvenir
Birds eye view of the Tower, surrounded by the buildings of the 1889 Exposition

Edison / Paris Exposition
Thomas Alva Edison exhibits at the Paris Exposition

Palais De L industrie
This exhibition hall was built for the 1855 Exposition : it was demolished in 1897, and the site became the avenue Alexandre III

PETIT JOURNAL PRINTED
Newspapermen handing out copies of Le Petit Journal, printed at the 1889 Paris Exposition

Lemaire Revolving Grate
Revolving stove-grate by Godin Lemaire of Guise - featured at the 1867 exposition

Cairo Street / Exhibition
A popular exhibit was the recreation of a Cairo street and bazaar. Visitors to the exhibition mingle with authentic Egyptians invited to participate in the event

Film at 1900 Exposition
The Gaumont-Demery exhibit impresses visitors to the 1900 Paris Exposition

Paris Expo 1900 / Photo Ex
An exterior view of the Paris Exposition building, with rows of chairs outside and people and security guards milling about. There is also a tabac

GIFFARDs BALLOON 1878
Giffards captive balloon at the Paris Exposition

Paris Exposition / View
A general view of the exhibition taken from the Esplanade des Invalides

Paris Dog Show
Exposition de la race canine at the Jardin d Acclimatation, Paris

Creusot Steam Hammer
Visitors to the Paris Exposition admire the massive Creusot steam hammer, a fitting symbol of French engineering

Closing of 1855 Expo
The closing ceremony of the Paris Exposition, when prizes were awarded to the exhibitors in the Palais de l Industrie

Exhibitions / Paris 1889
Birds eye view of the Paris 1889 Exposition, with the Tour Eiffel and the Trocadero

French Expo Dolls
Doll representations of the Duke of Reichstadt (son of Napoleon I) in centre with (from L to R) his bride, Mameluke, Polcinello and baby exhibited at Paris Exposition

Vic with Napoleon III
Victoria with Napoleon III at the Exposition Universelle in Paris

Telescope, Paris 1899
Giant telescope exhibited at the Paris Exposition

Hotel Du Louvre Banquet
At the Hotel du Louvre, a banquet is offered to the commissioners of the Paris Exposition

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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.