Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Primary Sources: The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
An hour-long professional development workshop on investigating the Chicago Exposition as a vision of America's future. Features experienced classroom teachers. Materials and a complete lesson plan are also provided.
Other
Progress Made Visible: American World's Fairs: Progress Made Visible
Find information on the four major expositions of the last half of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century in the United States. Primary sources tout the progress in America over the century and celebrate the American spirit.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: World's Columbian Exposition
Description and link to a map of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.