1893 AGRICULTURAL BUILDING Collectible China Plate WORLDS Columbian Exposition

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Historic AGRICULTURAL BUILDING Collectible China Plate WORLDS Columbian Exposition.
Plate pictures the Historic Agricultural Building that was destroyed in the 1894 fire.  White china with Blue etched scene.  No chips, cracks or repairs.  Appropriate wear for age.  Hallmarked on back "Wedgwood England".  Measures in inches 8.5" diameter.  Our advertising plates are carefully packed for safe arrival.
HISTORIC FIRE
World's Columbian Exposition (May 1, 1893 – Oct 30, 1893)
The World's Columbian Exposition was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World in 1492.  During the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, the Agriculture Building was located here.
Destruction Is Completed
The Agricultural Hall was doomed during the fire that swept the fairgrounds on January 9, 1894.
After the fire the destruction was complete...most of the structure was left in ruins.