George Frederick Newhall glass negatives of the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893.

  • Collection ID 1981.0069
  • Creator Names Newhall, George Frederick, photographer. pht
  • Title George Frederick Newhall glass negatives of the World's Columbian Exposition [graphic].
  • Dates 1893.
  • Physical description
    • 125 negatives : glass negative (3 cracked and 9 broken) ; 4 x 5 in.
    • 1 photographic print : b&w.
    • 1 booklet. (Souvenir viewbook).
  • Access and usage restrictions To consult the glass negatives in this collection in the Research Center it is necessary to make an advance appointment (email: Research@chicagohistory.org ).
  • Collection summary Views of the World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago) taken by photographer Newhall. Includes a picture of the photographer and a souvenir booklet from the fair.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. William Altheuser, 1981 (1981.0069).
  • Names
    • Newhall, George Frederick Portraits.
    • World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
  • Subjects
    • Exhibitions Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Fairs Illinois Chicago 1890-1899.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1890-1899.
  • Genre Glass negatives. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.