Rand, McNally & co.'s handy guide to Chicago, and World's Columbian exposition ..What to see and how to see it . at theentrance to the basin from Lake Michigan. The working modelcost $8,000; cost of complete statue estimated at $25,000. Transportation.—The Exposition is located within easydistance of the center of the business portion of Chicago, andaccessible by means of the most complete transportation facilities. All public passenger railways, whether steam, cable, electric,or horse, as well as the great number of steamboats on LakeMichigan, will deliver passengers conveniently near the num
Rand, McNally & co.'s handy guide to Chicago, and World's Columbian exposition ..What to see and how to see it . at theentrance to the basin from Lake Michigan. The working modelcost $8,000; cost of complete statue estimated at $25,000. Transportation.—The Exposition is located within easydistance of the center of the business portion of Chicago, andaccessible by means of the most complete transportation facilities. All public passenger railways, whether steam, cable, electric,or horse, as well as the great number of steamboats on LakeMichigan, will deliver passengers conveniently near the numerousentrances to the grounds. With these unlimited facilities it isestimated that more than 100,000 people per hour can be carriedto and from the grounds. An intramural ek vated railroad willconvey visitors to all parts of the grounds, making it easy to gofrom one point to another without walking. The distances on thegrounds are so great that visitors will find this arrangement to bea great source of convenience and comfort. Other means oftransit will also be provided inside of the grounds. One of C2!5) 2i6 HANDY GUIDE TO CHICAGO. and in fact the most attractive of all, will be the means of watertransit through the lagoons, canal, and basin. The water-waysinside the grounds cover an area of about eighty-five acres. Herewill be provided launches and small craft of all kinds. One canboard these boats and travel a distance of nearly three miles,passing on the route all of the principal buildings and points ofattraction. It will be one of the grandest sights of the world, andone to leave an everlasting impression on the minds of those whoview it. No visitor at the Fair should fail to take this shortvoyage. It will be a panorama of beautiful architecture, land-scape effects, floral designs, statuary, fountains, etc., such as hasnever before betn witnessed by human eye. Worlds Columbian Exposition.—The Worlds ColumbianExposition was created by act of Congress, April 25,
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