EXPO Magic of the White City (2005)

Explore the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicagos Columbian Exposition Many of the worlds greatest achievements in art architecture science technology and culture are unveiled there The grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted famous for his design of New York Citys Central Park and constructed under the supervision of Daniel Burnham The Fair was an engineering marvel On opening day President Grover Cleveland depressed a golden telegraph key which sent the first courses of electricity throughout the Fair powering fountains machines electric railways and thousands of lights It was the first use of electricity on such a massive scale Nearly 28 million visit the White City which inspires future innovators like Henry Ford Walt Disney and Frank Lloyd Wright and debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack