Chicago's World's Fair, 1893
The Chicago History Museum provides this map of the 1893 fairgrounds to plot your imaginary visit to the world’s fair! Along the way, discover some of the exciting buildings, rides, and amusements. Share your maps and drawings on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
Many historians argue that the 20th Century was the American Century. A radiant period of growth, optimism, and creativity. And it was Chicago’s World Columbian Exposition--the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893--that formally proclaimed America’s unbridled belief in itself and its place in the world.
The Fair attracted over a quarter of all Americans to Chicago and its White City, the newly anointed American Mecca for those who believed in the original American ethos of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. And that is where The Making of American Aura begins.