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Imaginary Journey to the White City

Chicago's World Columbian Exposition
2025-08-28 13:00:00 2025-08-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago Imaginary Journey to the White City Time travel to 1893 Chicago to the site of the World Columbian Exposition in this sight and sound experience. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, August 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-28 13:00:00 2025-08-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago Imaginary Journey to the White City Time travel to 1893 Chicago to the site of the World Columbian Exposition in this sight and sound experience. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Time travel to 1893 Chicago to the site of the World Columbian Exposition in this sight and sound experience.

Through vivid imagery and scholarly research, Denise Laurin, M.A. art history, describes what it was like to actually be there. She will focus on the architecture, art, and overall aesthetic of the event and the artists it inspired such as Walt Disney and Frank Lloyd Wright. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | history | chicago | art |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours

St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
Address
One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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