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The Exposition in a Nutshell: A Complete Guide, Enabling Visitors to More Readily See and Appreciate the Great Inter-State Exposition of Chicago (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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If it were not for the very great amount of interest and encouragement manifested by all classes of citizens, we might be justified in saying that this enterprise grew out of the efforts of the Woolen Manufacturers' Association to establish a permanent annual exposition of textile fabrics in the west, and at the head of which movement was Mr. Geo. S. Bowen of Chicago. But as the great inter-state Exposition is the child of the pluck and energy of Chicago, we can only say that the exposition of textile fabrics was a forerunner.
A meeting of business men was summoned under the follow ing call, issued at the suggestion of Mr. Geo. S. Bowen'
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330170571
- ISBN 13 9781330170571
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages148
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the inception, construction, and opening of the Inter-State Industrial Exposition of Chicago in 1873. It traces the development of the landmark exposition building in the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of the city's business and civic leaders. The book also provides context on the growth of Chicago, then a burgeoning metropolis and the nation's transportation hub, as the backdrop for this monumental undertaking. The author explores the exposition's diverse departments, highlighting the technological advancements, industrial progress, and artistic achievements showcased in each. The book not only recounts the history of the exposition but also offers insights into the resilience of Chicago and the spirit of innovation that drove the city's remarkable transformation from ashes to architectural grandeur. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330170571_0
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