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The 1893 Chicago World's Fair was a triumph, but there was a darker side. African Americans were excluded, indigenous people were exhibited, and the Fair would become forever linked with a serial killer. This is the incredible story of the 1893 World's Fair.

The 1893 World's Fair was considered a remarkable achievement — not least because it took place just 22 years after Chicago was gutted by fire. Between October 8 and 10, 1871, a huge inferno ripped through the mostly wooden city. National Geographic reports that an estimated 300 people were killed and 17,500 structures were destroyed. The cost of the damage was around $200 million. With 90,000 of the city's 324,000 residents now homeless, looting broke out. Martial law was also declared on October 11 and lasted for several weeks.

However, Chicago's leaders saw an opportunity to rebuild a bigger, better, more fireproof city. Fortunately, the railroads and meat plants — Chicago's main industries — were still intact. New laws required buildings to be constructed of fireproof materials, although it took another, smaller fire in 1874 to convince architects and builders to take these measures seriously.

In 1890, Chicago beat rivals New York, Washington D.C., and St. Louis in the contest to host the 1893 World's Fair. The city ultimately raised more money than its rivals, from wealthy investors including Marshall Field, the city and state, and ordinary citizens.

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Chicago's comeback | 0:00
Designed around waterways | 1:23
An architectural triumph | 2:27
Introduced many Americans to electricity | 3:29
The world's first Ferris Wheel | 4:49
A serial killer at work | 5:55
Introduced popular food brands | 7:10
African Americans were excluded | 8:03
Indigenous people endured racism | 9:06
Two buildings are still in use | 9:58

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