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Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Moving Sidewalk (b / w photo)
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Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Moving Sidewalk (b / w photo)
6012826 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Moving Sidewalk (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moving Sidewalk. Illustration for The Magic City, a Massive Portfolio of Original Photographic Views of the Great Worlds Fair edited by J W Buel (Historical Publishing, 1894).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22326886
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1492 1893 Anniversary Birthday Birthday Party Chicago Chicago Columbian Exposition Chicago Worlds Fair Columbus Edhibitions Exhibited Exhibitors New World The Worlds Columbian Exposition The Worlds Fair World Exhibition
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous event in history - the Chicago Worlds Fair of 1893. The focal point of the image is the innovative invention known as "The Moving Sidewalk". This technological marvel was showcased at the fair, capturing the imagination of visitors from around the world. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to a time when progress and innovation were celebrated on a grand scale. The Chicago Worlds Fair marked an important milestone in human achievement, commemorating both Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492 and celebrating America's growth as a nation. The moving sidewalk itself symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of advancement. It represents our desire to make life easier, more efficient, and connected. Exhibited amidst a sea of other groundbreaking inventions, it undoubtedly left spectators awe-inspired. This image serves as a reminder of how far we have come since that historic event. It invites us to reflect on our own achievements while honoring those who paved the way for progress. As we celebrate anniversaries or birthdays today, let us remember that they are not just personal milestones but also opportunities to commemorate our collective journey towards creating a better future for all. Through this print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, we can immerse ourselves in history and appreciate how exhibitions like these shape our understanding of what is possible.
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