Meet Me on Lake Erie, Dearie: Cleveland's Great Lakes Exposition, 1936-1937

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• John Vacha

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• 238 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

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Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland celebrated the city's centennial in 1936 and 1937, drawing millions of visitors. The event featured diverse attractions, including "Streets of the World," a midway, and a Marine Theater, showcasing global cultures through cafes and bazaars. It also included a Court of Presidents and a Hall of Progress, alongside performances by notable bands. The exposition aimed to revitalize Cleveland, utilizing a newly developed civic mall as its main entrance to a sprawling 135-acre site.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback