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Historian Ed Bara discusses the rich history of Chicago's two World's Fairs and how new attractions and technologies introduced at these global events helped shape the modern world. Signup required.
Chicago's Iconic World's Fairs: the World’s Columbian Exposition 1893 and the Century of Progress 1933-34
Historian Ed Bara explores the rich history of the the World's Columbian Exposition and the Century of Progress and how they shaped the modern world. Journey through time and witness the evolution of new technologies introduced, new attractions, and the entertainment and the wonders of the fairs. Signup required.
We will talk about the new technologies introduced, the new attractions, the entertainment, and the wonders of the fairs. Both World's Fairs were held during the worst depression to date, yet the Fairs both turned a profit. When the Fairs were over, the sites were cleared so that nothing with "rare exception" was left.
Speaker Bio: Edward Bara
Chicago historian, 44 year secondary educator, both private and public, adjunct instructor at Trinity Christian College, SALT instructor at TCC, lecturer and consultant on Chicago History.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Senior-friendly | Local Interest | History | Entertainment & Culture |
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