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The Woman’s Building showcased work by women from across mediums—art, literature, music, science, etc. Helmed by architect Sophia Hayden, the building was entirely organized and planned by women, and was the first building to be completed at the Fair. The contribution of the Woman’s Building to the first wave of feminism was significant; however, as with the feminist movement itself, it focused on contributions by white women and largely ignored innovations by women of color.

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No attraction was as subversive to this as the reproduction of a Viking ship, which sailed all the way from Norway to Chicago. Many historians cite this as strong evidence that Columbus’ 1492 arrival was not the first European expedition to reach this continent.

The Viking Ship is one of the rare large structures from the Fair that is still preserved today and can be visited in Geneva, Illinois.

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