Episode 414 - World's Fair of 1893 with author Michael Finney, The

Send us Fan MailThe World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 showcased the people and cultures from 46 countries on 690 acres of land south of downtown Chicago a little more than 20 years after the Great Fire of 1871 decimated the city.27 million people visited the World’s Fair at a time when the country’s population was not quite 63 million, proving to all that Chicago had truly risen from the ashes.Today I’m talking with Michael Finney, who not only authored 1893 Chicago's Columbian Exposition: Arts & Culture from the Doorstep of the 20th Century, but also directed the documentary “1893 Chicago’s Columbian Exposition.”1893 Chicago's Columbian Exposition: Arts & Culture from the Doorstep of the 20th Century by Michael Finneyhttps://amzn.to/3AZZJEj (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3seTBEr (Audible Audiobook)https://amzn.to/3J1DFMj (FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Documentary:1893: Chicago's Columbian Exposition - directed by Michael Finneyhttps://amzn.to/3seU9tZ (Amazon Prime Streaming)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):Books:Art in the Gallery of the 1893 World's Fair: Enlarged Illustrated Special Edition by Charles Kurtzhttps://amzn.to/34juuIp (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3HtIwFF (Kindle Edition)White City of Color: 1893 World's Fair, The by Mark Busslerhttps://amzn.to/3HrxUr7 (Hardcover)https://amzn.to/3HtyOTM (Paperback)https://amzn.to/35DncQ4 (Kindle)Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryUp your cocktail game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Looking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:Chicago Movie Tourschicagomovietours.comChicago Detours: Tours For Curious Peoplehttps://chicagodetours.com/Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podSupport the show