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the corn palace in sioux city, iowa
The Corn Palace, Sioux City, Iowa, 1887. Designed by Edward W. Loft, the structure was made of corn stalks, husks, and silks. It attracted thousands of tourists and promoted Iowa agriculture.
Sioux City illustrated - the pioneer period and an authentic sketch of the Sioux City of today (page 71)
An illustrated book presenting Sioux City, including a selection of buildings and landmarks, including a detailed cover featuring the famed Corn Palace
Souvenir Button of Early 1900s Corn Palace in Mitchell
Antique celluloid pinback button created by the J.I. Case Threshing Machine Co., depicting an image of the Corn Palace of Mitchell, SD.
Philadelphia 1876 [graphic] / Chromatic view by C. Inger
A bird's eye view of the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in print form
Interior of the Crystal Palace paper peep show
The interior of the Crystal Palace in a tunnel book or peep show. Used to memorialize a scene in the past and make the viewer feel as though they are "peeping" in on history or as though they has stepped into the…
Constructing the Japanese Pavilion at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893
From Japanese description: Craftsmen under construction at the Japan Pavilion "Phoenix Hall" of the Chicago World Exposition (1893)
1898 Omaha World's Fair Tradecard of an Apache Man in Western Clothing
Bartelda, an Apache man, is photographed very professionally in a Western suit and turtleneck, in stark contrast to other photos of Native Americans in traditional garb.
"Nepal"
A circus poster for the Ringling bros and Barnum and Bailey advertising a specific show