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Statue of the Republic, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago



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    Woman's Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view across the lagoon of the Woman's Building at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The building is wide, mostly two-storied, with a colonnade composed of thin columns along the front facade.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 34, Item 1

  • Santa Maria replica, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    Santa Maria replica, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of a replica of the Santa Maria at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The ship is docked in a small inlet, with the Casino in the background. There are people boarding the ship from the land side, and a rowboat with three people in white on the water side.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 35, Item 1

  • California Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    California Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of the California Building at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It is a large, broad building with arches lining the front of the building, and a raised dome over the center. There is some foot-traffic on the paths in front of the building and near the ice cream soda stand just left of center.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 33, Item 1

  • Administration Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    Administration Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of the Administration Building and Columbian Fountain at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, taken across part of the Grand Basin. The building is two stories, with a large dome and statues lining the rooftops. The Columbian Fountain features a miniature ship with allegorical figures rowing and steering.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 43, Item 1

  • Christopher Columbus statue, California Midwinter International Exposition, San Francisco

    Christopher Columbus statue, California Midwinter International Exposition, San Francisco

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    A view of a statue of Christopher Columbus at the California Midwinter International Exposition in San Francisco, with the Mechanic Arts Building in the background. The statue depicts Columbus standing, and is mounted on a tall pedestal.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 47, Item 1

  • North porch of the Palace of Fine Arts, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    North porch of the Palace of Fine Arts, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of the north porch of the Palace of Fine Arts at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. There are about fifteen steps leading up to the large neoclassical entrance, a porch with four tall pillars and a triangular pediment. This is the side of the building that did not face out over the north pond, and features a reproduction of the statue of Augustus of Prima Porta (or Primaporta). There are numerous people sitting in chairs in front of the building or on the porch steps.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 36, Item 1