Chicagoans didn’t have to travel far to find adventure 130 years ago this month — the world came to us. The party was so grand, we hosted it again 40 years later. The first World’s Fair here, the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — If you’ve ever wanted to travel ...

The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition served as a showcase for a fully rebuilt and vibrant Chicago 22 years after much of the city was destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This event became a ...

The mile-long Midway at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago was the closest an amusement seeker came to a sure thing in 1893. Strolling along, one could admire the belly dancing of Fahreda ...

This article was written by Martha Hayden and originally appeared on The Restless Viking website on January 28, 2025. Imagine. It’s 1893 and you embark upon “The White City,” Chicago’s World Fair.

Naomi Waxman is the former reporter for Eater Chicago and an award-winning journalist who covers restaurants, bars, pop-ups. Dust off that copy of The Devil in the White City, Chicago: Logan Square ...

BOISE, Idaho — Chicago, 1893. The World's Fair, officially called the World's Columbian Exposition, celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World. It showcased the ...

The world came to Chicago in 1893, to showcase cultures and homelands at the Columbian Exposition. When the World’s Fair closed, however, many chose to leave behind their artifacts and handcrafted ...

Souvenir match safe commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois in 1893. Match Safe features depictions of Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Columbus. The 1893 World's ...