In 1893, the World's Columbian Exposition had a profound impact
on urban planning and the Beaux-Arts period of American
architecture. The fair introduced the Ferris Wheel, Cracker Jacks,
and fiberglass. Yet today, except for one building and a grassy
park, all that remains is the legacy of printed material dispersed
throughout the country. This reference guide, intended for
historians, librarians, and collectors, provides access to that
legacy. The introduction summarizes the Exposition's influence. The
bibliography, arranged to allow researchers to browse topics
broadly, describes over 6,000 books, journal articles, and other
materials. A directory of special collections of fair-related
materials is also included.
Newspaper and magazine articles, books, dissertations, drawings,
photographs, maps, letters, documents, and collections of
memorabilia--these provide the enduring heritage of the fair. This
guide provides information on all aspects of that heritage. In
addition to the bibilography itself, an extensive introduction
discusses the influence the fair has had on America. Illustrations
provide a visual portrayal of the fair. A directory of special
collections of fair-related materials provides an inventory of each
collection, along with addresses and telephone numbers. This book
is the only comprehensive reference guide to the World's Columbian
Exposition.
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