The Greatest Map of The World Columbian Exposition

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If you want the most beautiful and largest map of the World's Columbian Exposition, then you should get this one. It is almost 25 by 25 inches in size and it was sold at newstands and at Masonic Temple (the tallest building at that time) for 25 cents. Twenty five cents was quite a large amount in those days which is probably equal to $20 or $25 in todays dollars . These maps were produced by Hermann Heinze and folded in a small booklet. If the folds were taken out and it was mounted it would make a great showpiece. A similar map is framed in the exhibit at the Chicago Historical Societies exhibit on the Worlds Columbian Exposition. However, their version has an index taking a large area on the lower left portion of the map. Is is interesting but is not as attractive. In the pictures you will see dark shadows from the folds. That is because of the sun on the day the pictures were taken. The colors are mint with no fading. It is the only map of the Expositon that I have ever seen that shows such details of the floor plans of the buildings. It is printed on one side so it could be matted an framed. Every serious Coumbian Collector should have one of these maps. However they show up very rarely so now would be the time to get it. From time to time I will be selling more items from my World's Columbian Exposition Collection. The book Devil in the White City has brought the attention of the public to the World's Columbian Exposition. It was on the New York Times best seller list for 3 1/2 years . This book is probably the reason that new collectors of the Columbian Exposition are showing up on ebay to collect items from the greatest World's Fair of them all. The World's Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago Illinois in 1893. In October 1892 the Dedications of the Buildings took place in the largest building in the world at that time, the manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. Over 100,000 people attended the dedication inside this building. The Exposition had exhibits such as locomotives and huge guns brought all the way from Europe. Exhibits of people in their native habitat were set up on the Midway which extended from the main Fair grounds. It was 600 feet wide and one mile long. In its center was the first Ferris Wheel. Each car could hold 60 people. T were 36 cars for a total capacity of 2160 passengers. They could ride for 50 cents and get a great view of the Fair and Chicago. Over 27 million people from all over the world attended this Exposition who attended from May 1, to October 30, 1893. It was one of the greatest events in history. More information can be found by looking up Columbian Exposition on the web. Collecting items from this Exposition can be great fun. Most items are very rare and seldom seen even by the most advanced collectors. Even the smallest collection may have an item not obtained by those with the largest collections. T are so many areas to collect that one can limit the collection or make it a general collection. One of the beauties of collecting Columbian is that is covers so many collectible areas such as spoons, medals, china, art glass, banks photographs, calendars, trade card advertising, documents, letters are just brief examples. What ties them all together is that they are part of a great historic event rather than just a collection of objects. Tickets, passes, personal letters, documents, invitations, calling cards, photographs, posters, games, exhibit booklets, silk ribbons are among the items that often bring high prices. Reciently an Exposition poster sold for $3500 on ebay. Good luck with your bidding. Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! read more

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