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Museum of Science and Industry to launch virtual tour of 1893 C...

If you missed the 1893 Columbian Exposition the first time - and didn't most of us? - you have another shot.

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Feb 14, 2008
 
This actually sounds pretty cool. I think I'm going to go. What a great idea.
Larry
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Feb 14, 2008
 
Why limit this to one weekend?
3rd Gen Chicagoan
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Feb 14, 2008
 
Why is this only a temporary exhibit and why can't you get tickets online like you can for every other exhibit?
what the dilly yo
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Feb 14, 2008
 
my sentiments echo those above! They finally have a cool exhibit to draw people to the museum and it's only there for 4 days?
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Feb 14, 2008
 
Yeah I wish I could see this. Why only four days??
Vinny
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Feb 14, 2008
 
3rd Gen Chicagoan wrote:
Why is this only a temporary exhibit and why can't you get tickets online like you can for every other exhibit?
Because if everyone found out how much the tickets are upfront, nobody would go. Once you're there, you're pretty much stuck.
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Feb 14, 2008
 
only 4 days for an important part of Chicago history??
Liam Strain
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Feb 14, 2008
 
Only 4 days! I would love to see this, but there is no way I can get down there over the next few days...

Thats a shame. Very cool that their doing this. Maybe the Chicago Historical society, or architectural foundation will pick up the content later.
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#10
Feb 14, 2008
 
it may be on special equipment thats promptly booked somewehre else? whatever, i am definitely going !!!
Clarence Darrow
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Feb 14, 2008
 
I'm going to go dressed as a virtual Grover Cleveland.
Clarence Darrow
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Feb 14, 2008
 
I'm holding out for the virtual Sally Rand.
Clarence Darrow
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#13
Feb 14, 2008
 
Why not a virtual Chicago Fire ? You could walk the streets of the burning city.
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Feb 14, 2008
 
I want to see this so much. But can't make in the four days. I hope this is a test for gauging interest and that there will be another opportunity for a longer exhibit down the road. The entry price is almost immaterial for something as special as this. It's the dates that don't work.
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Feb 14, 2008
 
This seems pretty awesome, Like everyone else, I wish this was permanent, but might try to go thsi weekend.
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Feb 14, 2008
 
How fun! And I did miss it the first time! lol
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Feb 14, 2008
 
Clarence Darrow wrote:
I'm holding out for the virtual Sally Rand.
Clarence, you should remember Sally was at the 1933 event. In 1893, the talk of the town was Little Egypt!
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#20
Feb 14, 2008
 
c'mon, if it's a virtual simulation, why not adapt it to a smaller screen and make available for viewing from home?
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#21
Feb 14, 2008
 
only four days? what's the point.

Something as grand as this should have an extended run. We can't all revise our schedules at the last minute.
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#22
Feb 14, 2008
 
With the exception of America's first mass murderer stemming the event, it is probably Chicago's greatest event.

It should be made available for a lot longer.

Hell, the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Chicago Historical Society received a better billing !
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#23
Feb 14, 2008
 
Tell 'em Jose !
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