Chicagoans didn’t have to travel far to find adventure 130 years ago this month — the world came to us. The party was so grand, we hosted it again 40 years later. The first World’s Fair here, the ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. The crowds who were already dazzled by ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — If you’ve ever wanted to travel ...

The mile-long Midway at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago was the closest an amusement seeker came to a sure thing in 1893. Strolling along, one could admire the belly dancing of Fahreda ...

The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition served as a showcase for a fully rebuilt and vibrant Chicago 22 years after much of the city was destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This event became a ...

This article was written by Martha Hayden and originally appeared on The Restless Viking website on January 28, 2025. Imagine. It’s 1893 and you embark upon “The White City,” Chicago’s World Fair.

Naomi Waxman is the former reporter for Eater Chicago and an award-winning journalist who covers restaurants, bars, pop-ups. Dust off that copy of The Devil in the White City, Chicago: Logan Square ...

BOISE, Idaho — Chicago, 1893. The World's Fair, officially called the World's Columbian Exposition, celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World. It showcased the ...