Electricity at the Columbian Exposition: Including an Account of the Exhibits in the Electricity Building, the Power Plant in Machinery Hall, the Arc and Incandescent Lighting of the Grounds and Build - Hardcover

Name: Electricity at the Columbian Exposition: Including an Account of the Exhibits in the Electricity Building, the Power Plant in Machinery Hall, the Arc and Incandescent Lighting of the Grounds and Build
Author: John Patrick Barrett
ISBN: 9780260086754

John Patrick Barrett

9780260086754: Electricity at the Columbian Exposition: Including an Account of the Exhibits in the Electricity Building, the Power Plant in Machinery Hall, the Arc and Incandescent Lighting of the Grounds and Build

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ISBN 10: 0260086754 ISBN 13: 9780260086754

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the era’s electrical wonders in one comprehensive guide.

This nonfiction volume presents an in-depth account of the exhibits in the Electricity Building, the power plant in Machinery Hall, and the many lighting and transmission feats that powered the Columbian Exposition.

Framed around the 1890s showcase, the book explains how electricity lit and ran the fairgrounds, from arc and incandescent lighting to the subways, conduits, and power transmission that brought machines to life. It combines descriptive scenes with technical details, offering readers a window into the era’s innovations and their real-world applications.

Learn how lighting and power were organized for a world’s fair
See why the exposition helped electricity become a public servant, not a mystery
Discover the layout and operation of early electric plants, motors, and transmission systems
Get a sense of the era’s engineering challenges and practical solutions

Ideal for readers of industrial history, technology enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how electricity shaped large-scale exhibitions.

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