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| Title | World's Columbian Exposition Woman's Building |
| Coverage / Year | 1893 |
| Description | A black and white photograph of the main entrance to the Woman's Building at the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. Source: Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World's Columbian Exposition. 1893. Dimensions: 10"x13". |
| Interpretation | The World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Woman's Building was designed by a woman, architect Sophia G. Hayden. Shown here is the main entrance with its wide staircase and triple arches. Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition." (Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893), pp. 105-109. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | Celebrations and Festivals; Exploring The Columbian Exposition |
| Learning Standards | 16 History; |
| Author or Creator | Arnold, C.D. |
| Source | Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World's Columbian Exposition. 1893. |
| Subject / Keywords | World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago, Illinois); Exhibition buildings |
| Collection Publisher | Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division
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| Further Information | For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project. |
| Rights Management Statement | http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm |
| Resource Identifier | Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World's Columbian Exposition. 1893. Vol. 3, photograph 46. |
| CONTENTdm file name | 4195121732003_wce_womens_main_entrance.JPG |
