27466. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Service Station, Jackson Park, Chicago c.1900
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27466. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Service Station, Jackson Park, Chicago c.1900
27466. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Service Station, Jackson Park, Chicago c.1900. In 1893 the World’s Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago to present the latest advancements in technology, architecture and American progress to the populace and to the world. As was the practice, the government exhibit included the latest advances in the Life Saving Service, Light-House Service and other agencies. The Exposition covered more than 600 acres, featuring nearly 200 new buildings of European architecture, canals and lagoons, and people and cultures from around the world. Over 27 million people (about half the U.S. population) attended the Exposition over the six months it was open. In fact, at this exhibit a complete life-saving station of a modified Quonochontaug design was constructed and manned for visitors to tour and view the latest advances in the field. Station crews performed tri-weekly surfboat drills which drew large crowds and became a highlight of the fair. After the exposition closed, this station would remain in service as the Jackson Park Life-Saving Station. View is exceptionally clear and detailed. Rare view is of the station as seen from the landward side at the front door with the “U. S. Life Saving Service” sign prominently displayed on the eaves. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Good clear sepia image, light wear. (VG). $19.