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Continental View of World's Columbian Exposition
Map
Bird's-eye view of the Columbian Exposition pavilions from the vantage point of Lake Michigan. Included is an inset of the Union Passenger Station (now Union Pacific train station) with timetables for the San Francisco/Denver/Omaha/Chicago route, and the Portland/Minneapolis/St. Paul/Chicago route, and rates for Sleeping and Parlor car tickets.
1892
Rand McNally and Company
Publication Information
| Creator | Rand McNally and Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1892 |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 51 x 36 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | GX 8969 C53 1893 RC |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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The City of Chicago
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Bird's-eye view of Chicago, with ships in the Lake Michigan harbor.
Birds-Eye View of the Columbian Exposition Grounds
1891
Color illustration of the grounds and buildings of the 1893 World's Fair or Columbian Exposition.
Map of Wisconsin with portions of adjoining states, showing the Chicago, Madison, and Lake Superior Rail Road route
circa 1855
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Jackson Park, Columbian Exposition
1893
Elevated view of buildings at the Columbian Exposition in Jackson Park, viewed from Stony Island Avenue. The "L" station and train are in the foreground. Sign at station reads: "Stony Island Ave. S...
General View for the Lake
1893
View of the Columbian Exposition grounds from Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin and Lake Michigan Map
1909
[Lithography] by Poole Bros. Contains descriptive information. Short jaunts for busy people to nearby resorts in Illinois and Wisconsin.
