On July 24, 1890

Jul 24, 2015

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On July 24, 1890, Chicago was chosen as the location for the World’s Columbian Expedition to be held in 1893. Congress established the World’s Columbian Commission which was to include two members from each state and territory.
the Wyoming State Library has a publication titled: “Report of the Wyoming World’s Fair Commission to the members of the Senate and House Committees, World’s Columbian Exposition.

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