This article describes the arrival of 200 Chinese actors for the Chinese Theater on the Midway in Chicago from China. There were many reports of the actors' troubles with customs officers in San Francisco and Tacoma, Washington. They traveled by…

This short article refers to Hong Sling later in his life as a successful businessman visiting New York from Hong Kong. He discusses his thoughts on the Chinese silk trade. The article briefly mentions his son Harry Hong Sling at the…

This is the text of the Geary Act of 1892, a federal law that extended Chinese Exclusion for another ten years and added important additional…

This is a photo of a statue of Benjamin Franklin in front of the Electrical Building. It is Source Four for the Section II “Electricity and Infrastructure” in the Technology Lesson Plan.…

This is a map of the World's Columbian Exposition showing all areas except the Midway Plaisance.…

Map of the Midway Plaisance with index of attractions.…

This photo was taken by an amateur photographer of the Ferris Wheel on the Midway Plaisance. …

This advertisement was for the Egypt exhibit on the Midway Plaisance, which required additional admission payment. The exhibit claimed to include mummies of famous pharaohs, tombs, and performances of sacred Egyptian music and dancing. Notice how the…

This painting depicts "types" from the Midway Plaisance, including the performer of the Middle Eastern dances. This scene is likely from the Streets of Cairo concession that was very popular.…