Omaha's Trans-Mississippi Exposition

Images of America: Nebraska

by Jess R. Peterson

During the summer and early fall of 1898, Omaha, Nebraska, came alive with the sights and sounds of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. Despite a drought, a difficult economy, and a declaration of war between the United States and Spain, over two and one-half million people gathered on the exposition grounds to celebrate fifty years of progress. This book documents the grand spectacle of the exposition through a remarkable collection of archival photographs, many of which were taken by official exposition photographer Frank A. Rinehart. In these pages, you will discover the architectural splendor and the abundant cultural and artistic achievements that have made Omaha's Trans-Mississippi Exposition a legendary event in American history.

130 pages, Hardcover

First published September 21, 2003

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of photographs of the Omaha Trans-Mississippi Exposition held in 1898. These attractions have completely disappeared and these pictures taken by the official Exposition photographer and preserved by the Omaha Public Libraries along with the captions and short introductions in each chapter by the author are a preservation of this huge event in Omaha history.