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Transportation Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1892. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Transportation Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1892. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892- Transportation Building, 1892
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Building Site Chicago World Fair Chicago Worlds Fair Construction Site Cultural Event Exposition Scaffold Scaffolding World Fair Worlds Colombian Exposition Worlds Columbian Exposition Worlds Fair Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin
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This striking photograph captures the Transportation Building at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, in 1892. Taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, the image offers a glimpse into the construction site of this architectural marvel during the height of the 19th century. The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was a cultural and entertainment event held in Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The fair attracted millions of visitors from around the world and showcased the latest technological and industrial innovations. The Transportation Building, designed by Daniel Burnham and John Wellborn Root, was a significant feature of the exposition. The building was intended to showcase the latest advancements in transportation technology, including automobiles, bicycles, and electric streetcars. In this photograph, we see the building in its early stages of construction, with scaffolding and workers visible on the site. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the time, as well as the allure of the fair that drew tourists from near and far. Today, the Transportation Building is considered a significant historical site and is preserved as part of the Congressional Library's collection. This photograph offers a unique perspective on the past and serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
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