The History of World Expositions |
The Chicago World Exposition 1893
In a white “city” of steel and plaster, Chicago celebrated the 400-year anniversary of the discovery of America. The huge halls, richly decorated with sculptures on their exterior, accommodated 70,000 exhibitors. Here, Thomas Edison displayed his newest phonographs and the “cinematoscope”. In addition to the American states and foreign countries, many interest groups were able to erect their own pavilions |
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EXPOSEEUM - The Museum of World Exhibitions, Hanover, Expo Plaza 11 Open every Sunday from 11 to 16 |
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