The History of World Expositions |
The Chicago World Exposition 1893
Undoubtedly the great number of World's Fairs towards the end of the 19th century was also a reason why not many outstanding technological innovations were presented in Chicago. Some exhibits, however, are still well worth mentioning. The inventor Thomas Edison presented his latest phonograph which could play whole operas. In the cinematoscope, he also showed a device which – with considerable technical modifications – defined the visual culture of the coming century. In Chicago, the Bell Company first offered long-distance phone calls to Boston and New York. The Fair was characterised by great use of electrical power in particular. It was no longer steam engines but dynamos which drove things such as the elevated railroad and the many machines in the exhibition halls. The Fair was illuminated by electric lamps. |
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EXPOSEEUM - The Museum of World Exhibitions, Hanover, Expo Plaza 11 Open every Sunday from 11 to 16 |
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