June 1, 2011

The fair was a success and a tribute to American ingenuity and perseverance. We achieved what most people didn't think we could accomplish and did the unimaginable. One of the key things the Chicago World Fair changed America by changing how the world perceived our country. No one believed that the Paris Fair could be outdone but we proved them all wrong. Another positive change that came along with the Chicago Fair was for the world to have a more positive view of Chicago and of the Eastern United States and even please the residents of New York. Although Chicago was still seen as the wild west, the fair sort of calmed that crazy image. The fair was an elegant, extravagant and beautiful exposition that introduced a lot of impressive production. By that I am referring to the use of electricity and the Ferris Wheel. Important figures introduced include, Burnham, Walt Disney's father, Buffalo Bill Cody, Thomas Edison and Susan B. Anthony. A lot of architecture artists were influenced in the Fair and found the experience profitable.