Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Palace of Fine Arts Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Palace of Fine Arts (later the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry) at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The building is a classical Romanesque structure designed by architect Charles B. Atwood....
- Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1893.; Exposition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Museums--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Nathan Salsbury seated in front of tent
- Nate Salsbury sits on a wood chair in front of a large tent, possibly in Chicago outside of the World's Fair, while on tour with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Salsbury is wearing a suit and has a full beard and moustache. He holds his hands at...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Actors--1890-1900.; Show tents.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1893?]
- William F. Cody in group in front of tent
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stands in front of a tent where King Leopold of Belgium (with beard) stands with three young boys and two men. A stuffed buffalo is on each side of the tent's entrance. Additional stuffed buffaloes are placed...
- Wild west shows--1890-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Léopold II, King of the Belgians, 1835-1909.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1893?]
- Women's Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Women's Building at the Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The Italian Renaissance style structure, designed by architect Sophia G. Hayden with decorative elements by Alice Rideout and Enid...
- Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1893]
- Administration Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Administration Building at the Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The edifice, designed by Richard M. Hunt, is an octagon with four pavilions at the four corners. The pavilions are Greek Revival...
- Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Pavilions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- c1894
- Fisheries Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Fisheries Building at the World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois. The Romanesque style building, designed by Henry Ives Cobb, is decorated with Moorish towers and tourelles. Architectural features include arcades, towers, and a central...
- Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1893]
- Arch at the center of The Peristyle, Chicago World's Fair
- Men and women walk on the sidewalk near the Columbian Arch of The Peristyle at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The Arch is ornate and Romanesque in design. Corinthian colonnades extend from both sides of the...
- Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Arches--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Colonnades--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- c1894
- Spanish caravels Nina and Pinta at the Chicago World's Fair
- Reproductions of Columbus' ships (caravels) the Nina and the Pinta are moored in the South Pond at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. Spectators stand on the sidewalk near the Agricultural Building. The Statue of...
- Caravels--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Sailing ships--Spanish--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Spectators--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893:...
- [1893]
- Family with bicycles
- Group portrait of a man, woman, and girls with bicycles, in City Park, Denver, Colorado. Shirts read: "Victor;" a Chicago World's Columbian Exposition sculpture, "The Cowboy," is in the background.
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)--Exhibitions & displays--1900-1910.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1905 and 1910?]
- The Cowboy, City Park, Denver
- View of a Chicago World's Columbian Exposition's sculpture, "The Cowboy", in City Park, Denver, Colorado; shows a man on a horse.
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)--Exhibitions & displays--1890-1900.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cowboys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1893]
- The Indian, City Park, Denver
- View of Chicago World's Columbian Exposition's sculpture, "The Indian", in City Park, Denver, Colorado; shows a Native American man on a horse.
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)--Exhibitions & displays--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.;...
- [1893]
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
- Native American (Sioux) men, women, and children, in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, pose in front of grandstands at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Some of the men wear feather headdresses or hold painted shields and staffs decorated...
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show--People--1890-1910.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.); Dakota Indians--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1910.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1910.; Clothing &...
- [between 1920 and 1935]
- Chicago World's Fair
- View of exhibition buildings at the World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois from the observation deck of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. A sign on one building reads: "cafe." Canvas tents may be associated with an encampment of West Point...
- Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Michigan, Lake--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Tents--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1893]
- Building at Chicago World's Fair
- View of a building at the World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois. The Greek Revival structure has ionic columns, lunette window, and statues. Gas street lamps line the sidewalks. Print 84.
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Transportation Building, World's Fair, Chicago
- View of the Golden Doorway of the Transportation Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. Designed by the Architectural firm of Alder and Sullivan, the building is a Romanesque style structure with Moorish...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Doors & doorways--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Exhibitions in the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building, Chicago World's Fair
- Interior view of exhibitions in the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building at the World's Fair (World Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. Ornately carved and constructed booths line the central hall. American flags hang from the...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Facilities.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibitions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Interiors--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Transportation Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Golden Doorway of the Transportation Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The structure, designed by the architectural firm of Alder and Sullivan is Romanesque in style with Moorish...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Doors & doorways--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Exhibition building at the Chicago World's Fair
- View of an exhibition building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The building is a Romanesque structure with large arched entryways, Corinthian columns, obelisk like spires, and statues. The names of cities...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Choral Hall at the Chicago World's Fair
- View of Choral Hall at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The classical Romanesque structure has a row of Doric columns at the entry. Names carved on the exterior of the building include: "Mendelssohn, Wagner,...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Replica of the Monastery of La Rabida at the Chicago World's Fair
- View of a reproduction of the Monastery of La Rabida at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The building is a two story structure with plaster exterior and tile roof. A replica of one of Columbus' ships is in Lake...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Sailing ships--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Electricity Building at Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Electricity Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The structure designed by the architectural firm of Van Brunt & Howe is a Renaissance style structure with features that include towers,...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Pedestrian bridges--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Mining Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Mining Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The building is a Renaissance style structure designed by architect S. S. Beman. The exterior is decorated with ornate bas-relief decorations and a...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Pedestrian bridges--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Exhibition building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of a large exhibition building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The structure is a long two-story building with arched colonnades that extend from a central arched entry. Men stand on a boat in a pond...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Boats--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The structure is a Romanesque style building designed by architect George B. Post. Arched colonnades extend from either...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Michigan, Lake--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibitions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes &...
- [1893]
- Administration Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Administration Building at the Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The edifice, designed by Richard M. Hunt, is an octagon with four pavilions at the four corners. The pavilions are Greek Revival...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibitions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Pavilions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Exhibition buildings, Chicago World's Fair
- Overview of several exhibition building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago Illinois. Buildings include the Art Building, Fisheries Building, Horticultural Building, and the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building. Wooded...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibitions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Pedestrian...
- [1893]
- Exhibition buildings, Chicago World's Fair
- Overview of several exhibition building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. Building include the Transpiration Building, Horticulture Building, Choral Building, Illinois State Building, Palace of Art's, and...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibitions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Exhibition buildings, Chicago World's Fair
- View of several exhibition building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. Building include the Transportation Building, Horticulture Building, Choral Building, Illinois State Building, Palace of Art's, and...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibitions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Exhibition buildings, Chicago World's Fair
- Overview of several exhibition building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. Building include the Transportation Building, Mines and Mining Building, Electricity Building, and Administration Building. Wooded...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibitions--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Nate Salsbury in his tent
- Nate Salsbury poses in a chair near the entrance to his tent in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. Several pictures of "Buffalo Bill" are in the background inside the tent. Salsbury wears a long coat and...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Actors--1890-1900.; Show tents--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)
- [1894?]
- William F. Cody with Chief Joseph
- William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody shakes hands with Nez Perce Chief Joseph in the center foreground, possibly in Chicago during the World's Columbian Exposition. Cody wears thigh boots and a buckskin coat with tassles and beads. He also has a...
- Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Nez Perce Indians--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1890-1900.; Shaking hands--1890-1900.; Tipis--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Joseph, Nez Percé Chief, 1840-1904.; Buffalo Bill's Wild...
- [1898?]