JoJo Henderson
1302/History
Devil in the White City Response In the late the 1880s the U.S. Congress made the announcement regarding the World Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair available to the public. The fair was intended to celebrate the 400-year anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the new world. Four cities submitted bids to host the fair including: Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and Washington D.C. The competition between these four cities quickly diminished to a competition between just New York and Chicago. New York was able to boast a pledge of fifteen million dollars in order to pay for the cities expenses and modifications for the fair. Chicago however, was able to guarantee millions more …show more content…
The Great Chicago Fire occurred in 1871 in Chicago. The destruction of the fire resulted in the complete desolation of 3.3 square miles, leaving over 100,000 persons homeless. Known to be one of the largest natural disasters of the 19th century Chicago was able to rebuild itself all thanks to resources made possible as result of the Gilded Age. The expansion of the economy made it possible for Burnham to use an abundance of new goods and services to build the best possible fair. One result of these goods and services was the Ferris Wheel. The Ferris Wheel, one of the main attractions to the fair, was the first one ever built. The Ferris Wheel showcased a new upon electricity to the general population. There were many reveals at the fair, showing that the economy is still expanding. Some of the fair's reveals include: Juicy Fruit, Cream of Wheat, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, and also Aunt Jemima’s pancake mix. The U.S. government also made several reveals as they issued the country’s first postcards and commemorative stamps. They also revealed two commemorative coins at the fair. The half dollar with Christopher Columbus engraved on the side and also a quarter with the engraving of Queen Isabella of Spain. Queen Isabella is the one who funded Columbus’ …show more content…
Holmes also added a kiln to his basement to burn the bodies of his victims. Throughout the duration of the fair Holmes would kill many people that he came into contact with, he would also marry a few women but later take their lives. Holmes accumulated a large amount of debt, but he would commit several acts of insurance fraud to gain the money. When Holmes was on the brink of being discovered he fled Chicago and traveled city to city until he was finally caught in Philadelphia on insurance fraud charges. Detective Frank Geyer would be Holmes’ capturer, however, Geyer did much more research than the insurance fraud charges. Geyer discovered nine of Holmes’ murders from the Midwest to Toronto. Although Holmes’ estimated murder total was around 200 the nine murders found sentenced Holmes to
1302/History
Devil in the White City Response In the late the 1880s the U.S. Congress made the announcement regarding the World Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair available to the public. The fair was intended to celebrate the 400-year anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the new world. Four cities submitted bids to host the fair including: Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and Washington D.C. The competition between these four cities quickly diminished to a competition between just New York and Chicago. New York was able to boast a pledge of fifteen million dollars in order to pay for the cities expenses and modifications for the fair. Chicago however, was able to guarantee millions more …show more content…
The Great Chicago Fire occurred in 1871 in Chicago. The destruction of the fire resulted in the complete desolation of 3.3 square miles, leaving over 100,000 persons homeless. Known to be one of the largest natural disasters of the 19th century Chicago was able to rebuild itself all thanks to resources made possible as result of the Gilded Age. The expansion of the economy made it possible for Burnham to use an abundance of new goods and services to build the best possible fair. One result of these goods and services was the Ferris Wheel. The Ferris Wheel, one of the main attractions to the fair, was the first one ever built. The Ferris Wheel showcased a new upon electricity to the general population. There were many reveals at the fair, showing that the economy is still expanding. Some of the fair's reveals include: Juicy Fruit, Cream of Wheat, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, and also Aunt Jemima’s pancake mix. The U.S. government also made several reveals as they issued the country’s first postcards and commemorative stamps. They also revealed two commemorative coins at the fair. The half dollar with Christopher Columbus engraved on the side and also a quarter with the engraving of Queen Isabella of Spain. Queen Isabella is the one who funded Columbus’ …show more content…
Holmes also added a kiln to his basement to burn the bodies of his victims. Throughout the duration of the fair Holmes would kill many people that he came into contact with, he would also marry a few women but later take their lives. Holmes accumulated a large amount of debt, but he would commit several acts of insurance fraud to gain the money. When Holmes was on the brink of being discovered he fled Chicago and traveled city to city until he was finally caught in Philadelphia on insurance fraud charges. Detective Frank Geyer would be Holmes’ capturer, however, Geyer did much more research than the insurance fraud charges. Geyer discovered nine of Holmes’ murders from the Midwest to Toronto. Although Holmes’ estimated murder total was around 200 the nine murders found sentenced Holmes to