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World's Columbian Exposition

The World's Columbian Exposition was a World's Fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. Chicago bested New York City; Washington, D.C.; and St...

Timeline of Events

1890

2.24.1890

Chicago is selected to host the Columbian Exposition

1892

10.21.1892

Opening ceremonies for the World's Columbian Exposition are held in Chicago, though because construction was behind schedule, the exposition did not open until May 1, 1893.

1893

5.1.1893

The World's Columbian Exposition opens in Chicago.