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#002 The Worlds Columbian Exposition Scrapbook, 259
is classic, with end and center pavilions. The corner
and center pavilions are connected in the first story
by an open arcade surmounted by classic vases. The
first story isDoric and the second Ionic. The center
pavilion contains the main entrance of the building.
This is treated with a triple open arch-way of the story
above, with a row of free standing Corinthian col-
umns. The main cornice is an elaborate decorated
frieze, running the entire length of the building.
The whole is covered with a low Italian roof. From
the main entrance of the building the visitor enters
the main gallery, 60x240 feet. To the extreme left
of this, in a room 80x200 feet the retrospective ex-
hibit will be arranged, while a like space at the other
end of the building will be devoted to reforms and
charities. On either side of the entrance space is re-
served for a model kindergarden, and a model hos-
pital . A bureau of information, library and a record
room are to the right of the main entrance. Wide
colonnades extend round the skylight on the second
floor, which gives light to the rooms below. The
front and back suites of rooms are reserved for com-
mittees, and parlor gatherings. In the extreme left
of the building is a club room for exhibitors, and
opposite this is an assembly room 80x120 feet. There
are also rooms for kitchen demonstrations, and for
officer's headquarters.
Mines and Mining Building.
The style of architecture of the Mines building is
classic, and its dimensions are 700 by 350 feet. The
height of the main cornice is 65 feet. There is an
entrance on each side of the building, the grand en-
trance being at the north and south end. These are
110 feet high and 32 feet wide, each opening into a
vestibule, 88 feet high and elaborately decorated. At
each corner of the building there is a pavilion, 68
Object Description
| Title | World's Columbian Exposition 002 |
| Subject LOC |
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Parliament of Religions (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Congress of Representative Women (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900 |
| Subject IDA |
Religion Papers |
| Description | This is a collection of documents from the World's Columbian Exposition and the World Parliament of Religions, which was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. |
| Date Original | 1893 |
| Searchable Date | 1890s (1890-1899) |
| Identifier | WCE 002 |
| Coverage Geographic | Chicago (Ill.) |
| Coverage Temporal | 1890s (1890-1900) |
| Type | Text |
| Collection Publisher | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Rights | These documents can be read, downloaded, and the transcripts printed for educationalpurposes. |
| Language | en |
| Contributing Institution | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Collection Name | Jenkin Lloyd Jones World’s Columbian Exposition Collection |
Description
| Title | 0259 |
| Subject LOC |
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Parliament of Religions (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) World's Congress of Representative Women (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900 |
| Subject IDA |
Religion Papers |
| Description | This is a collection of documents from the World's Columbian Exposition and the World Parliament of Religions, which was held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. |
| Date Original | 1893 |
| Searchable Date | 1890s (1890-1899) |
| Coverage Geographic | Chicago (Ill.) |
| Coverage Temporal | 1890s (1890-1900) |
| Type | Text |
| Collection Publisher | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Rights | These documents can be read, downloaded, and the transcripts printed for educationalpurposes. |
| Language | en |
| Contributing Institution | Meadville Lombard Theological School |
| Collection Name | Jenkin Lloyd Jones World’s Columbian Exposition Collection |
| Transcript | #002 The Worlds Columbian Exposition Scrapbook, 259 is classic, with end and center pavilions. The corner and center pavilions are connected in the first story by an open arcade surmounted by classic vases. The first story isDoric and the second Ionic. The center pavilion contains the main entrance of the building. This is treated with a triple open arch-way of the story above, with a row of free standing Corinthian col- umns. The main cornice is an elaborate decorated frieze, running the entire length of the building. The whole is covered with a low Italian roof. From the main entrance of the building the visitor enters the main gallery, 60x240 feet. To the extreme left of this, in a room 80x200 feet the retrospective ex- hibit will be arranged, while a like space at the other end of the building will be devoted to reforms and charities. On either side of the entrance space is re- served for a model kindergarden, and a model hos- pital . A bureau of information, library and a record room are to the right of the main entrance. Wide colonnades extend round the skylight on the second floor, which gives light to the rooms below. The front and back suites of rooms are reserved for com- mittees, and parlor gatherings. In the extreme left of the building is a club room for exhibitors, and opposite this is an assembly room 80x120 feet. There are also rooms for kitchen demonstrations, and for officer's headquarters. Mines and Mining Building. The style of architecture of the Mines building is classic, and its dimensions are 700 by 350 feet. The height of the main cornice is 65 feet. There is an entrance on each side of the building, the grand en- trance being at the north and south end. These are 110 feet high and 32 feet wide, each opening into a vestibule, 88 feet high and elaborately decorated. At each corner of the building there is a pavilion, 68 |
