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La Salle Street, showing Tacoma building, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

La Salle Street, showing Tacoma building, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

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Columbia and her maids of honor, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

Columbia and her maids of honor, Agricultural building, Columbian Expo...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Here wave the flags of all the world, Agricultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Here wave the flags of all the world, Agricultural Hall, Columbian Exp...

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Sweetly the chimes are ringing, Columbian Exposition.

Sweetly the chimes are ringing, Columbian Exposition.

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The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

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Mining building and gondols, Columbian Exposition.

Mining building and gondols, Columbian Exposition.

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World's Columbian Exposition from Liberal Arts building.

World's Columbian Exposition from Liberal Arts building.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

North wing of the Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

North wing of the Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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The great Krupp building, Columbian Exposition.

The great Krupp building, Columbian Exposition.

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India's princess, Agricultural building, World's Fair, Chicago.

India's princess, Agricultural building, World's Fair, Chicago.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Oriental thorough-bred, Stock Pavilion, Columbian Exposition.

Oriental thorough-bred, Stock Pavilion, Columbian Exposition.

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Fine Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Fine Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

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Agricultural building. World's Fair. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Agricultural building. World's Fair. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Ca...

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The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

General view: Interior of Fine Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

General view: Interior of Fine Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

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Chicago's pride of prides, Her Auditorium, U.S.A.

Chicago's pride of prides, Her Auditorium, U.S.A.

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The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Electric railway station, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Electric railway station, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Ste...

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Goddess of Liberty and Grecian Peristyle, from Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

Goddess of Liberty and Grecian Peristyle, from Liberal Arts building, ...

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Interior of Machinery Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Interior of Machinery Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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Great illumination, Chicago Day, Columbian Exposition.

Great illumination, Chicago Day, Columbian Exposition.

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Beautiful is interior of Liberal Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Beautiful is interior of Liberal Arts building, World's Columbian Expo...

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The wonder of the age, Midway Plaisance, World's Columbian Exposition.

The wonder of the age, Midway Plaisance, World's Columbian Exposition.

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Dom Pendor's coach, Transportation building, Chicago's Great Fair.

Dom Pendor's coach, Transportation building, Chicago's Great Fair.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

The great light house lens mounted for work, Electric building, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great light house lens mounted for work, Electric building, World'...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Last days of the Great Columbian Exposition.

Last days of the Great Columbian Exposition.

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The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

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Interior of Machinery Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Interior of Machinery Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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Fine Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Fine Arts building, World's Columbian Exposition.

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Esquimaux sledge and dog team. World's Fair.

Esquimaux sledge and dog team. World's Fair.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

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The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

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General view of the interior of Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

General view of the interior of Agricultural building, Columbian Expos...

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Life and activity at the Columbian Exposition.

Life and activity at the Columbian Exposition.

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The convent where Columbus died, Columbian Exposition.

The convent where Columbus died, Columbian Exposition.

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Burning of the Cold Storage building. Fifteen brave firemen lost their lives, July 10th, Columbian Exposition.

Burning of the Cold Storage building. Fifteen brave firemen lost their...

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Near view of the Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Columbian Exposition.

Near view of the Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Columbian Exposition.

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Canada's Dedication Day at the Columbian Exposition.

Canada's Dedication Day at the Columbian Exposition.

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Great interior of Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

Great interior of Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

This train made the quickest time on record, a mile in 32 seconds. Columbian Exposition.

This train made the quickest time on record, a mile in 32 seconds. Col...

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The Court of Honor, Chicago Day, World's Fair, Chicago.

The Court of Honor, Chicago Day, World's Fair, Chicago.

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The sleeping giants, Transportation building, World's Columbian Exposition.

The sleeping giants, Transportation building, World's Columbian Exposi...

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In the streets of Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

In the streets of Chicago. Chicago Stereoscope Card Collection

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John Bull train and great Krupp Guns, Columbian Exposition.

John Bull train and great Krupp Guns, Columbian Exposition.

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The great moose, Russian Department, Shoe and Leather building, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great moose, Russian Department, Shoe and Leather building, World'...

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The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Agricultural building. World's Fair. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Agricultural building. World's Fair. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Ca...

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The Machinery building. Covers over 30 acres. World's Fair, Chicago, Ill.

The Machinery building. Covers over 30 acres. World's Fair, Chicago, I...

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Orchid exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Orchid exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Looking north from Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Looking north from Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscop...

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The Japanese tea garden, Columbian Exposition.

The Japanese tea garden, Columbian Exposition.

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Woman's building, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Woman's building, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope...

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Wooded Island from Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Wooded Island from Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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Goddess of Liberty and Grecian Peristyle, from Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

Goddess of Liberty and Grecian Peristyle, from Liberal Arts building, ...

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Strolling about the Wooded Island, Columbian Exposition.

Strolling about the Wooded Island, Columbian Exposition.

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The great Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Columbian Exposition.

The great Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Columbian Exposition.

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Machinery Hall, Administration building and Fountain, from Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

Machinery Hall, Administration building and Fountain, from Liberal Art...

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Iowa State Capitol, Iowa State building, Columbian Exposition.

Iowa State Capitol, Iowa State building, Columbian Exposition.

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Greely expedition. Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Greely expedition. Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscop...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Dynamos and great lens, Electric building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Dynamos and great lens, Electric building, World's Columbian Expositio...

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Great is Administration and great her glory, Chicago's Great Fair.

Great is Administration and great her glory, Chicago's Great Fair.

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Little-me-too at the World's Fair.

Little-me-too at the World's Fair.

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Home of the cliff dwellers, World's Columbian Exposition.

Home of the cliff dwellers, World's Columbian Exposition.

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Interior of Liberal Arts building from top of the elevator, World's Columbian Exposition.

Interior of Liberal Arts building from top of the elevator, World's Co...

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Great is Administration and great her glory, Chicago's Great Fair.

Great is Administration and great her glory, Chicago's Great Fair.

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Dedication of the Japanese building. World's Fair.

Dedication of the Japanese building. World's Fair.

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Electric button pressed by President Cleveland to unfurl flags and start machinery at the Columbian Exposition.

Electric button pressed by President Cleveland to unfurl flags and sta...

Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

The Great Fountain from Machinery Hall. Columbian Exposition.

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Great interior of Electric building, Columbian Exposition.

Great interior of Electric building, Columbian Exposition.

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The convent where Columbus died, Columbian Exposition.

The convent where Columbus died, Columbian Exposition.

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The mammoth fern, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

The mammoth fern, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Long may it wave, Columbian Exposition.

Long may it wave, Columbian Exposition.

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Woman's delight, from Woman's building, Columbian Exposition.

Woman's delight, from Woman's building, Columbian Exposition.

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Woman's building, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope Card.

Woman's building, Columbian Exposition. 1893, Chicago, IL. Stereoscope...

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McCormick exhibit, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

McCormick exhibit, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

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German department, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

German department, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

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Krupp's great exhibit of guns, Columbian Exposition.

Krupp's great exhibit of guns, Columbian Exposition.

Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

The great thunder and lightning makers, Machinery building, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great thunder and lightning makers, Machinery building, World's Co...

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Administration and Electricity buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, Ill.

Administration and Electricity buildings, World's Fair, Chicago, Ill.

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Idols of the British Columbian Indians, Columbian Exposition.

Idols of the British Columbian Indians, Columbian Exposition.

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A rare bit of the beautiful German exhibit, Liberal Arts building,  Columbian Exposition.

A rare bit of the beautiful German exhibit, Liberal Arts building, Co...

Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Sweetly the chimes are ringing, Columbian Exposition.

Sweetly the chimes are ringing, Columbian Exposition.

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Great Terminal Station and Columbian Liberty Bell, World's Columbian Exposition.

Great Terminal Station and Columbian Liberty Bell, World's Columbian E...

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Along the Boulevard, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

Along the Boulevard, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

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The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

The lagoon and islands. World's Fair.

The lagoon and islands. World's Fair.

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Columbia and her maids of honor, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

Columbia and her maids of honor, Agricultural building, Columbian Expo...

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The Austrian Princess drawing room, Liberal Arts building, Columbian Exposition.

The Austrian Princess drawing room, Liberal Arts building, Columbian E...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Merry times on the lagoon, Columbian Exposition.

Merry times on the lagoon, Columbian Exposition.

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New Jersey building, Dedication Day, Columbian Exposition.

New Jersey building, Dedication Day, Columbian Exposition.

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The music of the waters, Columbian Exposition.

The music of the waters, Columbian Exposition.

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Oregon exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Oregon exhibit, Horticultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

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Wool exhibit, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

Wool exhibit, Agricultural building, Columbian Exposition.

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The great white city, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great white city, World's Columbian Exposition.

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The great moose, Russian Department, Shoe and Leather building, World's Columbian Exposition.

The great moose, Russian Department, Shoe and Leather building, World'...

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Interior of Woman's building, World's Columbian Exposition.

Interior of Woman's building, World's Columbian Exposition.

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Listening to the band concert, Columbian Exposition.

Listening to the band concert, Columbian Exposition.

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The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition.

The surging sea of humanity at the opening of the Columbian Exposition...

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

Pennsylvania State exhibit, Agricultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Pennsylvania State exhibit, Agricultural Hall, Columbian Exposition.

Chicago Illinois stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker... More

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