Do You Know Your World’s Fair Inventions?
Many of Chicago’s contributions to the world debuted at the 1893 World’s Fair.
In honor of National Inventor Month, we’re taking a moment to admire Chicago’s many contributions to the world, many of which debuted at the Chicago World’s Fair. The fair took place from May to October in 1893, launching America — and Chicago — as a cultural superpower.
How well do you know those cultural exports?
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