Step back in time with a Chicago Architecture Center guide to explore the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and its lasting impact on the city’s built environment. Begin with a short presentation at the Center introducing the Fair’s key figures and architectural achievements. Then travel to sites fairgoers once experienced, including the Midway and the original location of the first Ferris Wheel. Pass the former home of Ida B. Wells, walk the streets once inhabited by the elite who funded the Fair, and explore Jackson Park, where the Fairgrounds stood. Whether you’ve read Erik Larson’s book Devil in the White City or are just discovering the story, the day offers a rich look at the Fair’s architectural legacy. Dr. Henry H. Holmes is mentioned briefly, but the focus remains on history and design. Lunch at Labriola Ristorante. Includes lunch, tour, and transportation.
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