Chicago’s Forgotten World’s Fair

Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition was a dazzling comeback after the Great Fire, drawing millions to marvel at electric-powered innovation, iconic inventions like Juicy Fruit gum and Pabst Blue Ribbon, and the towering Ferris wheel—taller than today’s Navy Pier version. Though meant to be temporary, its legacy endures: the Museum of Science and Industry stands as a surviving “White City” marvel, while remnants like a stone lantern in Osaka Garden whisper of its grandeur. The fair’s true triumph? It proved that design, tech, and global dialogue can build a better future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f17f4eede57f05b