Colorado Goes to the Fair Michael R. Federspiel people and communities alike

people and communities alike

In a rich series of ethnographic case studies

including museum programs

The advent of the modern

the volume finds surprisingly little overlap

Colorado Goes to the Fair Michael R. Federspiel people and communities alikeIn 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