The World’s Colombian Exposition held in Chicago, IL in 1893 brought forth an element of European-inspired architecture to reflect a sense of global connection; it was the World’s Fair after all. A common architectural element used within both the temporary buildings constructed for the fair and in the permanent skyscrapers of Chicago’s city plan (introduced in the early twentieth century) was neoclassical doric columns. These … Continue reading A Common Architectural Element Between Chicago, IL and Saginaw, MI