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KPL Movie Night at the Museum "Expo: Magic of the White City"

KPL Movie Night at the Museum "Expo: Magic of the White City"

Expo – Magic of the White City brings the Chicago World’s Fair to life. Experience the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago’s Columbian Exposition. Narrated by Gene Wilder, the film immerses viewers in one of the world’s biggest extravaganzas and one of the most unforgettable events in American history of which Daniel H. Burnham served as Director of Works.

Nearly 28 million visit the Fair. Dubbed the "White City" it inspires future innovators like Henry Ford and Frank Lloyd Wright, debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack, and, in many ways, marks the beginning of the 20th century. Against the backdrop of 1893’s troubles with worker’s rights, prejudice, discrimination and competition, the World’s Columbian Exposition casts a brief ray of for the future of humanity.

Free and Open to the Public. Everyone Welcome!

Film night is a collaboration betweenthe Kenosha Publis Library the the Kenosha Public Museum.

Program Partner

Kenosha Public Library

The mission of the Kenosha Public Library is to provide the highest quality library resources for information, recreation, and lifelong learning for residents of all ages in the city and county of Kenosha.

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This program was offered on these dates:
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Kenosha Public Library

Hours:
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Cost: FREE

Website: http://www.mykpl.info

Location:
Kenosha Public Museum
5500 First Avenue
Chrysler Room
Kenosha, WI 53141
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