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Mardi Gras
Crowded street with people in Mexico City, circa 1895 celebrating Mardi Gras.
Leeches, Swedish only.
An advertisement for leeches used in medical procedures.
The Chunnel Tunnel Works at Dover.
The image shows beginning contruction on a tunnel under the English Channel.
Machinery Hall - International Exhibition.
The Centennial Exhibition was the first world's fair to be held in the United States. It celebrated the 100th signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Opening of the World's Columbian Exposition, May 1, 1893 - President Cleveland speaking.
Shows a crowd gathered to hear President Cleveland deliver a speech to open the World's Columbian Exposition.
World's Fair dedication - scene of State Street, Civic Parade.
Shows the parade for the Chicago World's Fair and a huge crowd in attendance. The Fair commemorated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' landing in the 'New World.'