Is a bridge in northern Indiana built from the ruins of the very first Ferris wheel? In 1893, Chicago was hoping to make an attraction that would surpass the Eiffel Tower's success at the Paris ...
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.
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Souvenir paperweight from the 1893 ...