The Columbian Exposition explored many areas in technology. The world's first Ferris Wheel, invented by George W. Ferris, was in the Midway Plaisance. The structure was 250-feet high, had 36 cars carrying 60 people each. Nikola Tesla built a transformer that would turn alternating current from low voltage to high voltage. This was an incredible feat for Tesla because he won the "Race to Light the World's Fair" while competing against Edison. His new invention enabled the entire 690-acre area to be lit. This was one of the most important things about the exposition because it influenced the future and how we use electricity. Alternating current is still used instead of direct current because it can go much farther without power plants. As well as large-scale inventions, the Columbian Exposition introduced new products that we use today. Cream of Wheat and Juicy Fruit gum were shown at the fair. The dishwasher and fluorescent light bulbs had prototypes on display.
People at the fair did not only explore in technology, but also other things like music. Dvorak composed New World Symphony for the exposition, and Scott Joplin's famous ragtime was developed during the fair. Ragtime became an influential type of music just after this time. Luckily, Joplin was influenced by the upbeat music at the Columbian Exposition.
"The City Beautiful Movement" was an important movement that came out of the fair. It was characterized by the idea that an attractive city would work more efficiently than an unattractive one. The movement was created by Daniel Hudson Burnham, who first exhibited it at The Columbian Exposition. This later influenced the layout plan of Chicago where some of the features, like a twin-level roadway, were the first of their kind. This movement even gave the fair its nickname, The White City, because the buildings were painted a brilliant white. Burnham showing off his new exploration in architecture changed the world for the better, allowing cities to work more efficiently, and look more beautiful.
Because of innovative people, we have the world we live in today. The way people explored new areas of their fields immensely influenced the future.
People at the fair did not only explore in technology, but also other things like music. Dvorak composed New World Symphony for the exposition, and Scott Joplin's famous ragtime was developed during the fair. Ragtime became an influential type of music just after this time. Luckily, Joplin was influenced by the upbeat music at the Columbian Exposition.
"The City Beautiful Movement" was an important movement that came out of the fair. It was characterized by the idea that an attractive city would work more efficiently than an unattractive one. The movement was created by Daniel Hudson Burnham, who first exhibited it at The Columbian Exposition. This later influenced the layout plan of Chicago where some of the features, like a twin-level roadway, were the first of their kind. This movement even gave the fair its nickname, The White City, because the buildings were painted a brilliant white. Burnham showing off his new exploration in architecture changed the world for the better, allowing cities to work more efficiently, and look more beautiful.
Because of innovative people, we have the world we live in today. The way people explored new areas of their fields immensely influenced the future.