CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Columbian Exposition, or 1893 World's Fair, is still considered by many to be Chicago's greatest entertainment achievement. The Union League Club is bringing some of those old ...

The Chicago World's Fair took place from May to October 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the ...

Destroyed by its Great Fire, Chicago quickly rebuilt, constructing the world's first skyscraper, becoming the fastest-growing ...

In this treat from the Tribune’s archives, learn about these men who spent their days chasing stories and nights communing ...

Introduction: The Chicago Fair and American anthropology in 1893 / Curtis M. Hinsley and David R. Wilcox -- Essay 1. Anthropology as education and entertainment : Frederic Ward Putnam at the World's ...

When it comes to desserts… brownies are the best! But who gets the credit for creating the sweet treat? The first mentions of the brownie go back to the World’s Fair of 1893 held right here in Chicago ...

TRYON—Lanier Library’s Live@Lanier series will host Timothy J. Boyce at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19. Boyce, editor of Odd Nansen’s Holocaust diary, From Day to Day, and a frequent speaker on ...

In 1933, Chicago hosted its second World’s Fair in 40 years to celebrate its centennial. It was titled “A Century of Progress ...

Ever since The World’s Fair debuted in 1851, people worldwide have been fascinated by the creativity, inspiration and ideas showcased at the esteemed event. Since then, the World’s Fair has ...