C.D. Arnold photograph albums of World's Columbian Exposition construction, 1891-1892.

  • Collection ID 1986.0449
  • Creator Names World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.). Dept. of Photography.
  • Title C.D. Arnold photograph albums of World's Columbian Exposition construction [graphic].
  • Dates 1891-1892.
  • Physical description 2 albums (383 photographic prints) : platinum photographic print ; 50 x 66 cm. (20 x 25 1/2 in.)
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment with special permission required to view this original material. Researchers may instead consult the publication: Constructing the fair, by Peter B. Hales.
  • Collection summary Photographs depict the construction of exhibition buildings at various stages of completion, the creation of sculptural ornament, and tradesmen in the process of work or posed informally on construction sites.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Otto L. Schmidt, 1912 (1986.0449).
  • Names
    • World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • Arnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley), b. 1844, photographer. pht
    • Davis, George R. (George Royal), 1840-1899
  • Subjects
    • Architectural elements. Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Construction. Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Exhibitions Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Laborers. Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Sculpture. Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Fairs Illinois Chicago 1890-1899.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Description and travel 1890-1899.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1890-1899.
  • Genre
    • Photograph albums. gmgpc
    • Progress photographs. gmgpc
    • Platinum photographic prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.