The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The World's Columbian Exposition
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 10, 2024
1. World Columbian Exposition Marker
Completed in 1916, The Navy Pier was built as a terminal for both passenger and freight traffic.
"Chicago Day" October 9, 1893 was the 22nd anniversary of the great Chicago Fire. Over 700,00 visitors attended that day to celebrate the restoration of the great city.
1893 Chicago was the site of the World's Columbian Exposition which extended from 55th to 67th streets on the south side of the city. Jackson Park Lagoon, the Midway and the Museum of Science and Industry are remnants of the wonderous "White City." It was a spectacular fair which drew people and products from around the globe.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters • Entertainment • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1893.
Location. 41° 53.263′ N, 87° 36.824′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is at the intersection of Chicago Riverwalk and Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chicago River Bridge Technology (a few steps from this marker); The Reversal of the Chicago River (a few steps from this marker); "Shovel Day" (a few steps from this marker); The Burnham Plan (a few steps from this marker); Chicago (a few steps from this marker); The Michigan Avenue Bridge (a few steps from this marker); A Century of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago in the 1830s (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 10, 2024
2. Chicago Riverwalk murals beneath Lake Shore Drive
More about this marker. The mural is one of several erected in the Chicago Riverwalk's tunnel beneath Lake Shore Drive, close to where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan.
Courtesy of Chicago History Museum (ICHi-176586), 1893
3. Electricity Building at the World's Columbian Exposition
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on December 4, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on December 5, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
