Michigan at the Exposition: 1893 Chicago World's Fair

Historian Tom Buettner explains why 27 million people attended the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) and describes Michigan's exhibits in his slide show. Presented Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Kalamazoo Public Library. Opening music is "Cannon" waltz by Issler's Orchestra, recorded between 1891 and 1893. Watch Buettner's 2015 follow-up program, Exploring “The Devil in the White City” : The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair:    • Exploring “The Devil in the White City” : ...   | www.kpl.gov