Colorado goes to the fair : World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893

In many ways, the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, more popularly known as the Chicago World's Fair, symbolized the American people's belief that today's glory and tomorrow's future rested with them, their country, and their democracy. A six-month extravaganza of education, entertainment, and amazement, it sparkled in the daytime and emerged at night, seductive and enchanting. The Fair aroused patriotism, pride, and a sense of achievement in almost all Americans, yet 1893 proved a troubling year for the United States, and for the young state of Colorado in particular. The repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act created labor tension in the Colorado mines and contributed to a devastating national depression that would have a lingering impact on Colorado for years. In this heavily illustrated text, the authors trace the glory of the World's Fair and the impact it would have on Colorado, where Gilded Age excess clashed with the enthusiasm of westward expansion. Preface: You must see this fair Prologue: Metropolis of the West The fair comes to Chicago Come, come, come to the fair : World's Columbian Exposition Surprise to the world Not matter, but mind; not things, but men Temptations galore Coloradans go to the fair : their experiences and opinions Epilogue: The glory and the reality Appendix: Colorado exhibits receiving awards. Front Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface: You Must See This Fair Prologue: Metropolis of the West 1: The Fair Comes to Chicago 2: Come, Come, Come to the Fair 3: Surprise to the World 4: Not Matter, But Mind; Not Things, But Men 5: Temptations Galore 6: Coloradans Go to the Fair Epilogue Appendix Bibliography Index Back Cover