The great city of Chicago is a unique, but mysterious metropolis like no other, complete with its fair share of tourist attractions, tall skyscrapers, and murder. It became the perfect place for a World's Fair. The great thought of such an event was sparked under the spirit of American patriotism. The Devil in the White City describes in great detail the birth of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, along with a second plot revealing the twisted mind of a serial killer. For that reason, this book is my favorite.
In the year of 1890, the fast-growing city of Chicago won the bid to host the next World's Fair. In eager excitement to begin the project, two of the city's top architects were chosen to lead: Daniel Burnham and John Root. As the construction of the buildings for the fair began, a handsome doctor, H.H. Holmes, moved to …show more content…
George Ferris was chosen due to his idea of the Ferris Wheel. The structures and buildings of the fair were painted white, and thus the exposition got nicknamed "the White City". Nearly six months later, the whole city was torn down, since it was meant to be temporary to begin …show more content…
Cities are known for being modern and up-to-date, which attracts a lot of people from all over the world. In places bustling with energy, it can be simple to become inconspicuous. Because of the Columbian Exposition, many vulnerable young attracted to the city's vivacity, went missing and many were never found. For this reason, H.H. Holmes was able to get away with many of his crimes. Growing up in Chicago, I lived in a neighborhood where crime was normal and I know the toll it can take on a
In the year of 1890, the fast-growing city of Chicago won the bid to host the next World's Fair. In eager excitement to begin the project, two of the city's top architects were chosen to lead: Daniel Burnham and John Root. As the construction of the buildings for the fair began, a handsome doctor, H.H. Holmes, moved to …show more content…
George Ferris was chosen due to his idea of the Ferris Wheel. The structures and buildings of the fair were painted white, and thus the exposition got nicknamed "the White City". Nearly six months later, the whole city was torn down, since it was meant to be temporary to begin …show more content…
Cities are known for being modern and up-to-date, which attracts a lot of people from all over the world. In places bustling with energy, it can be simple to become inconspicuous. Because of the Columbian Exposition, many vulnerable young attracted to the city's vivacity, went missing and many were never found. For this reason, H.H. Holmes was able to get away with many of his crimes. Growing up in Chicago, I lived in a neighborhood where crime was normal and I know the toll it can take on a