Episode 2 of 2

Senate Hearing on Fair Qualities

When
January 1890
Where
Senate hearing location
Part of
Chicago selected to host the World's Columbian Exposition

Representative Thomas Barbour Bryan argued for logistical qualities necessary for a world's fair during a Senate hearing in January 1890.

In a Senate hearing held in January 1890, representative Thomas Barbour Bryan argued that the most important qualities for a world's fair were abundant supplies of good air and pure water, ample space, accommodations, and transportation for all exhibits and visitors.

Sources

  1. World's Columbian Exposition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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