INTRODUCTION

The World’s Fair of 1893 was a hugely influential social and cultural event that had a profound global effect on architecture, the arts, and the image of Chicago after being rebuilt following The Great Fire of 1871.

Visionary architect Daniel Burnham oversaw the design and layout of the Fair, using it as an idealized prototype of his city planning. Amongst the many structures were 14 great buildings designed by prominent architects from around the world.

The World’s Fair spanned almost 700 acres in and around Jackson Park, representing 46 nations and welcoming 27 million fairgoers over the course of six months.

We welcome you to journey with us to the Chicago World’s Fair via cocktails inspired by its sites, sounds, and attractions.

Golden Doorway · pg. 6

Streets of Cairo · pg. 8

Yerkes Telescope · pg. 10

Ferris Wheel · pg. 12

A Walk Through the Grounds of the Chicago World’s Fair

Horticultural Hall · pg. 14

Tiffany’s Chapel · pg. 16

Electricity Building · pg. 18

Woman’s Building · pg. 20

Viking Ship · pg. 22

Palace of Fine Arts· pg. 24

MacMonnies Fountain · pg. 26

Hööden Palace · pg. 28

Fisheries Building · pg. 30

Windmills · pg. 32

Haitian Pavilion · pg. 34

Wooded Island · pg. 36

It stood out from everything at the Fair, because the rebel Sullivan was very much against the pristine “White City” that Daniel Burnham insisted upon. The Golden Doorway was intricately designed with floral and leaf-like patterns. It became one of the biggest attractions at the Fair.