Ingang van een nagebouwd Duits dorp de World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 1893

This photograph by Charles Dudley Arnold captures the entrance to the German Village at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Built to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World, the fair showcased architecture, technology and culture from around the globe. This photo, taken in 1893, depicts the imposing entrance to the German village, a popular attraction at the fair, which recreated a traditional German town square, complete with half-timbered houses and a bustling marketplace. The photograph captures the charm of the village and provides a glimpse into the architectural styles and cultural presentations at the Exposition.