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Universal Exposition of 1889
The Universal Exposition in Paris, France opened. The Eiffel tower was revealed here and became the tallest building at the time. America wanted to create a taller building at the World's fair in Chicago. -
H.H. Holmes Mansion
After 3 years of building, Holmes "murder castle" was completed. Until Holmes was arrested he killed at least 27 people in this house. -
Death of John Root
John Root was an architect and the best friend and business partner of Daniel Burnham. Daniel was the main character in The Devil in the White City and the lead architect on the Chicago World's Fair. John died of pneumonia in Chicago. -
Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building
A storm hit the Chicago World's Fair and the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building was almost completely destroyed. -
Opening Day
The Chicago World's Fair became open to the public. Although a couple building still had not been completed, including the famous Ferris wheel. "Columbian Exposition 1893, A Visit To Chicago's White City" -
Ferris Wheel Opening
Two months after the Fair was open to the public the Ferris wheel opened too. This became the tallest man made structure in the world, surpassing the Eiffel Tower. -
Chicago Day
A day at the World's fair to commemorate the anniversary of the Great Fire of 1871. -
Fair Closing Day
The Chicago World's Fair officially closed. -
H.H. Holmes Executed
Holmes was originally only arrested for insurance fraud but eventually confessed to the murder of 27 people. He was sentenced to death by hanging. -
Titanic Sinks
While Daniel Burnham was on the Olympic his friend and painter, Francis Millet was on the Titanic when it sank and was killed.
