Title: Chicago's Grand Midway : a walk around the world at the Columbian Exposition /
Authors: Bolotin, Norm, 1951-; Laing, Christine,
Year: 2017
Subjects: Midways Illinois Chicago History; Concessions (Amusements, etc.) Illinois Chicago History; HISTORY United States State & Local Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI); HISTORY United States 19th Century.; Buildings; Concessions (Amusements, etc.); Manners and customs; Midways; Concessions Illinois Chicago History; Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs; Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc.; Illinois Chicago
Abstract: "The Midway Plaisance at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 was designed to complement the vastness of the fair itself, simultaneously entertaining and educating the fairgoer. A half-mile long, the Midway was designed to delight visitors with grandeur, excitement, and surprise. This volume escorts readers through the Midway, showing every feature and intersection, from the Libbey Glass Factory, the Captive Balloon, Little Cairo, and the greatest marvel of all, the Ferris Wheel, capable of carrying 1000 people at a time"--
Contents: Creating the World's First Midway -- Walking the Plaisance -- Epilogue -- Appendix: Financial Data on Midway Concessions.