World's Faire - Christy Torres

1889 Paris, France

I went to the World's Faire. It was an amazing experience. This faire in particular was special because it’s celebrating the hundredth anniversary. Some big deal monarchies had come as well for the sake of the beautiful Eiffel Tower, which apparently holds the rightful title of being the tallest building in the world. Being a born French citizen, I’m not too familiar with the monarchy way of ruling. Our time has become more liberal, we don’t quite put so much worth into one person. It’s weird how these high political figures admire this building. But I have to give them credit for the fact the tower is so intricately constructed, and only built with three hundred workers. I heard someone had died during the two years of building the tower.

Strolling through the faire I already noticed the advancements roaming around in the free flowing creative atmosphere. Walking along, I saw a someone bidding the newly made motorcycle, which was invented by the amazing Sylvester Howard Roper. The contraption looked amazing! Apparently it runs on coal. Of course the more hyped up about bidding was towards the car. Only last year in 1888 that it was validated as the most modern automobile with it’s Benz Patent Motorwagen.

I also stumbled upon some beautiful works of art. Although seeming like a pretty pointless thing with all these other amazing inventions taking place, it’s highly looked up to because of its internationally philosophical ways of inspiring. In a way it ties perfectly with industrialization, giving a more secular, enlightened escence. I saw tables with glass art and walls with hung up Japanese-styled tapestries. If you think about it, the all so mighty Eiffel Tower is based of architecture. You could say that the center of attention is one big piece of art.

The highlight of my day at the Faire was enjoying some quirky, delicious carnival-like foods. I ate a hotdog  and a ton of deserts! There were so many types of desserts but I ended up eating some ice cream, and a candy apple. Can’t wait to go back to try some new foods.

Day at the World's Faire

A day at the World Faire has proven to be a highly enlightening experience.  My first visit was to the Bicycle Exhibit.  Such a curious invention–around for nearly ninety years and I've never heard of it!  This would be a wondrous vehicle that could cut down commute time around the city!  Not to mention the freedom of being able to cycle around wherever one pleases; I'd buy one in an instant!  I later went to the exhibit on the lightbulb.  I had never heard of a lightbulb before, much less seen it, but I was astonished to see that such a curious object could illuminate the room with a ray of sun!  Electricity is such a curious force.  I learned that several light bulbs failed before Thomas Edison created one that would last more than forty hours–such dedication!  It is truly inspiring to see this amazing invention, for who knows what is next in the line of technology?  Afterwards, I stopped by the food exhibition, where I was torn between getting popcorn, cotton candy, and steak–how could I choose between such luxuries?  I ended up paying for a Dr. Pepper, which was delightfully satisfying.  I ended the day with a visit to the Art Nouveau exhibit.  I fell in love with the linear paintings of natural form, and the architecture was absolutely breathtaking.  I purchased a necklace of the style, for I was so captivated by the aesthetic of the alignment and cuts of the gems that the money practically leapt out of my pocketbook.  Overall, I greatly enjoyed my day at the World Faire, and I would love to return another day to discover more about the advancements of the world.

A Day at the World´s Faire

   (halfway through this post, I realized that I was using 1rst Period´s Prezi´s. I have decided to leave it as-is.)

Another beautiful sunny day in Paris, not a cloud in the sky to ruin this 1898 World´s Faire exhibition. I could hardly wait this morning for it to open, and I was not disappointed:

Having skipped breakfast to enter the front of the line, I was gravitated towards the first exhibit of the day, which was the irresistible booth built by the team of Mr. Lee and Mr. Hu:
I was able to get my (now sticky) hands on some of their ¨Cotton Candy¨ a whimsical confection made out of spun sugar which dissolved in your mouth, as well as other samples including popcorn, as well as the new soft drink coined ¨Dr. Pepper¨.

As the day continued, I began to feel an itch to see what the future might hold. What better way to satiate it by entering the exhibit of Gabrielle, Charlie, and Samira?
They showed the durable, uniquely fashionable usage of new denim fabric to fashion Jeans, a form of more comfortable working attire, as well as the ease of use of the Dishwasher, Cash Register, and Lightbulb.

Having temporarily sated my thirst for technology, my mind began to wander, and I found my body doing the same. However, it snapped back into focus when I noticed the progressive styles of Zooey and Javin in their exhibit brandishing Art Nouveau, an artistic style which originated here, based upon natural form, intricate linear designs, and ornamentation.

As the exhibit neared a close, I managed to take a peek at our last, but certainly not the least significant exhibit, created by Kyler and Shawn which emphasized the importance of recent medical advancements in our society. Between the Blood Transfusions, new anesthetics, and x-ray technology, I felt a little safer leaving the faire, and could not help but beam with childish joy from all the wonderful things I have witnessed.

World's Faire Experience - Lisa

1904 World's Faire

Today I have been assigned to do a health inspection of the booths at the 1904 World's Faire. Judging from the packed streets and unsanitary mannerisms of the people here, I am not expecting much.

Booth 1: Automobiles Advancements of the 19th Century- Sam, Alex, and Avi
Upon stepping into the city, I was absolutely appalled by the sheer amount of smog spewing out from the automobiles here. Apparently, it is from the coal and oil consumption or something like that, but it is highly unappealing. Back in my hey day, we never had these clunky contraptions, but with the sudden boom in the automobile industry, everything has changed. Fortunately, only the wealthier classes own these automobiles otherwise the entire city would be covered in those ugly masses of dark smoke. Just yesterday, I was almost hit by a hooligan riding one of those "motorcycles".

Public Safety: F-

Booth 2: Food- Lucas, Christy, Alex
But don't even get me started on the food here. Children, with their noses running with the snot from a bad cold and their hands covered in the dirt from the streets, tearing apart at something called "cotton candy" one filthy handful at a time. This repulsive, germ-inducing "cotton candy" is new this year and was introduced by a man named John Wharton. Nice work, John Wharton, nice work. Encouraging the spread of viral bacteria from one grubby kid's hand to the next. I did, however, enjoy a "hot dog", although holding it with my bare hands made me want to puke.

Food Protection: D-

Booth 3: On Explosive Chemistry, Rats, and Pyrotechnic Warfare - Jocelyn, Allison 
Next I visited the Explosive Chemistry, Rats, and Pyrotechnic Warfare booth, or what I like to call the Booth of Death. Before I could even introduce myself, I was greeted with a threatening frenzy of fireworks which caused me to fall onto my behind. Scarred from that humiliating experience and put off by the thought of rats being used as weapons, I stormed out of the booth with the tiny shred of dignity I still had.

Public Safety: Must be evicted.

I did find refuge in the art exhibit among the paintings of Monet, but other than that I was joyous to leave that atrocious nightmare.

My Day at the World's Fair

Today at the World's Fair, I was introduced to many new products that are being brought into popular culture from across the globe. Of all the new technology, foods, and art, a few major pieces stood out to me.

1. Wrigley's Gum
Wrigley was standing outside of his booth, trying to attract customers to come inside and buy soap. He used on of his inventions, chewing gum, to lure customers. When I took a piece, its flavor and long-lasting taste made me want the gum more than I wanted soap. And, by the looks of it, other fair visitors agreed, as they wanted gum, too.

2. Telegraph
Invented by Samuel Morse, the telegraph seems to be a new preferred method of communication. I truly believe that the telegraph holds future technology as you do no need the weather to be perfect in order to send a message. You can send a telegraph at anytime using a series of lined and dots, which people call Morse Code.

3. Photography
The photography booth was buzzing with commotion as people watched photographs get developed. The picture is now taken with a new device called a camera, an evolved pinhole camera. George Eastman created what he calls the "first camera," which is also known as the Kodak camera.

Overall, I think that this year's World Fair of 1889 was very successful as it promoted peace between nations through the advancement and popularization of culture and technology.

World's Faire

Today I visited the world faire to see all of the new inventions that are being created today. I first went to see the photography exhibit. I heard so much about it, but I needed to go see it to make sure the rumors were true. I walked in and when I saw Frederick E. Ives's booth, I couldn't believe how realistic the photos looked, they were real people not just drawings. I moved on to George Eastman's booth and was even more amazed because, I could take photographs myself with a camera I can put in my pocket! The only thing crazier than this was the booth for Louis Le Prince who got pictures of people to move! I moved on to the light bulb exhibit. I first saw Humphrey's booth and it had to be fake. A glass ball that produces light without a flame? Come on. Even though the light bulb didn't work, the idea is ridiculous. I continued to another booth to see that someone got the light bulb to work, but only for a very short period of time. Then I moved on to Thomas Edison's booth. I thought just the idea of the light bulb was crazy, but now I see a light bulb that is actually working and producing light. I was getting hungry so I moved on to look at the food. The first new food I looked at was the best tasting thing that I had ever eaten, cotton candy. It was so colorful and melted in my mouth perfectly, I need to get more eventually. I moved on to hot dogs and was hesitant to eat it because of the name, but I'm glad I did. If only there was a way to get them in my house. Finally I moved onto ice cream and I thought I couldn't be surprised by ice cream, but when they handed it to me in a cone like bowl that I could eat, I knew that this invention was going to be everywhere. I cautiously moved into the exhibit on explosives. I had heard of fireworks but these fireworks were much better. When they went into the sky, they were so colorful and were in different shapes, I could watch them all day. I found out that they were using the same technology for fireworks but with guns. Crazy! After that I headed home and couldn't stop thinking about how the world was changing.

World's Faire Experiences

On my visit to the World Faire, I was able to experience the various wonderful foods and cultures at their designated booths. After participating in a pie-eating contest at the World's Faire Food booth, I walked around and explored other sections, including:

• 1904 St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exhibit - Here there was plenty of popular fair food including funnel cake, oysters, cheese, popcorn, cold meats, hot dogs, banana splits, and iced tea.
• The First Bicycle booth: I was able to see the Penny Farthing bicycle which was produced in the 1870s and was popular among the English. It had a very big front wheel and a small back wheel, which also made them very unsafe.
• The Fountain Pen: This was created Lewis Watermen in 1884, and it revolutionized writing. This type of pen did not need to be dipped in ink in order to be used. The original innovation of the fountain pen allowed for more advancements in pens to be made until we reached the ones we use today.
• The Electric Iron was invented by Henry Seely in 1882, and it weighed almost 15 pounds. I also observed that this iron took a very long time to heat up, compared to modern-day irons used today.
• The Bunsen Burner was created by Robert Bunsen in 1854 and was commonly used in lab experiments to heat, sterilize, or combust materials.
• Lastly, I observed the Electric Light Bulb first invented by Humphry Davy in 1800. It had a wire filament that was heated to high temperatures to give off the "shiny" light. 

Overall, my experience at the World's Faire was very memorable, and I enjoyed my time exploring the various foods, cultures, and innovations.

World's Faire Experience (Rangeen)

Today I experienced the worlds most cutting and inspiring inventions. Not only that but the wonderful decoration of the layout displaying these objects. I enjoyed seeing the light bulb, more specifically Swan's light bulb which was quite eye capturing. As I walked further down the hallways to see more of these wonderful innovations, I came across quite the most tasting treat, the cotton candy which was created by going by the name of William Morrison. The way this cotton candy melted in my mouth to the point where it was just liquid was quite astonishing. The best food so far at the World's Faire however was the popcorn, I'm more into salty food. I was smitten by the dandy horse which is also known as a bicycle. It was quite smart to use wheels in a way where transportation is not only easily accessible to a person but very fun at the same time too. The sight of the entrance of the Faire was quite extraordinary when I saw this tower named the Eiffel  tower. The structure is quite unique and sophisticated.  I can't wait to see what's in store for the next World's Faire.

World's Faire

Today I observed the light bulb exhibit at the World's Faire.  I learned about the works of many inventors like Brush, Swan, and Humphery; I didn't realize that so many people contributed to the invention of the light bulb.  I also realized that even inventing something like the light bulb requires a lot of trial and error, for many people failed including those like Humphery.  I also took a look at the innovations in photography booth, which was incredibly interesting.  I learned the specific mechanics that people used back then to develop a simple camera, like the dry-plate method, which the inventor George Eastman used to create the first simple camera, called the Kodak camera.  This camera made the complex process of taking a photograph very easy to do.  I also took a look at the food exhibit, which included a lot of exotic foods I had never seen before.  There was authentic food that came from countries far away like China, Turkey, and Morocco.  I was fortunate enough to sample some of the interesting foods, like popcorn and cotton candy.  The last exhibit I observed was the vaccines exhibit.  I learned about many deadly diseases like typhoid fever and cholera.  Fortunately, with the advancements in current technology, I learned that vaccines for these diseases were developed by the great minds of Almroth Edward and Louis Pasteur.  I am very glad I chose to come to the World's Faire - I was shocked by how advanced modern society has become.  

My Trip to the World Faire

Today I visited the World's Faire and it was full of exciting new discoveries that I took great interest in!

One of the most interesting exhibits I saw today at the World’s Faire, must have been the Vaccinations exhibit. Imagine all of the diseases that could be prevented with these advancements! Typhoid, something that was rampant for ages, no one knowing the cure, can now be prevented, and we can live safely without fear of this disease. Almroth Edward made the first vaccine for Typhoid, and I am very grateful to him, even though I will probably never meet him, because know I know that the next generations will not suffer as we have. I have also lived in fear of Tuberculosis for many years, as a few of my close friends and some family members have died from this horrible disease and I have heard many tales of its deadliness. Edward apparently also made a vaccine for one of the types! Not every type of tuberculosis can be prevented yet, but this small progress has made me hopeful, and as soon as it is available for the general public, I plan on getting a vaccination! Many new possible vaccinations have been made possible by a new discovery of Antitoxins that battle these diseases, if you get a vaccination. It is fascinating how the human body had the ability to counter these diseases all these years, but only now we are discovering how to utilize this power. I heard that these Antitoxins are very useful in battling tetanus and diphtheria, more diseases to cross of the list of things to be feared.

I also saw a fascinating exhibit on something called a telephone. At first, I couldn't believe that it existed! It was amazing! I couldn't imagine how people could talk over huge distances without sending mail. An instantaneous communication that didn't require knowing how to type in morse code, just like speaking. The inventor, Alexander Graham Bell, also had invented other things like the graphophone and the hydroplane fin, however I still find the telephone the most interesting.

Another invention never seen before was a lightbulb, invented by Humphrey! Granted, the light doesn't last very long, but imagine, now we don't need anymore candles burning night and day, and these lightbulbs are actually quite bright, we might be able to actually eat dinner in the light, and see around as we stumble through the morning. I also read that Thomas Edison had invented another lightbulb that may last longer! I'm a little skeptical but I do hope it works, it could prove as a useful tool if it can become popular throughout the population!

This World's Faire was very fascinating and I'm very excited to see what becomes of these advancement in our great society!

Anyka Chan

World Faire Inventions

1900 World's Faire: The Era of Inventions

          This year at the World's Faire, the world was has changed so much because of the brilliance of so many different scientists. One of the smartest people, Tesla has amazed us with his cutting-edge genius. Over the past 50 years, he has come up with such brilliant ideas as what he calls the radio, the motorcycle, and AC power transmission. What this radio does is it receives a signal through the air- which can go through everything, and be received and be translated into sounds that we can hear. This new motorcycle is a wild contraption, similar to a bicycle with an automobile's engine inside, powering the wheels for you. Lastly, his AC power transmission is a much more efficient way to transfer energy across long distances, as opposed to the DC power transmission that Edison invented.. Some other new inventors have stepped into the arena this past year as well, such as Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen. Wilhelm's lasting achievement will be his research into the field of medical analysis, specifically what he refers to as X-rays. What these X-rays do is quite complicated, and not even fully understood by Mr. Roentgen himself. However, they can be used to take photographs of the bones inside a living creature, allowing doctors to examine a man's body without actually cutting him open. Overall, the inventions that these brilliant men have bestowed upon us will forever change the world..

World's Faire

Today I went to the World's Faire which introduces many new advancements from all around the world, invented in around this time. These are some of the things I was fascinated by and learned a lot from.

1. Tractor. 

This was interesting because apparently, it makes farming easier and agriculture is obviously a big part of our world right now. It stated that it could be used in agriculture, construction, and road building. The source that powers this huge machine that moves on its own, is called gasoline and John Froelich from Iowa invented it. It must have been all those vegetables in Iowa. There is also a "track-based model" and "wheel-based model" which I'm not quite sure what they are but they sound like different types of tractors. 

2. Hot Dogs.

This is a type of food invented by the Germans where they put sausages in buns. The name sounds odd for a food but fortunately there are no dogs involved in this process. It was originally sold in New York and it became very popular after the St. Louis World's Faire. 

3. Cotton Candy

Another food that greatly captured my attention was the cotton candy. This was very interesting to see because there was a pile of regular sugar for one second, then it turned into a spinning soft cotton which was edible. There is a machine that rotates the hot sugar into little threads and binds them together onto a huge bundle of thread sugar onto a stick. 

4. Telegraph

This was a way of communication that required no perfect weather. It contained lines and dots that represented different words and sentences, It had to be read by a special operator. This was invented by Samuel Morse.

5. X-rays

These systems helped to find diseases earlier and increase general knowledge about different diseases. This also lead to blood transfusion and advancements in surgery because they could now know what was wrong.

World's Faire Visit

1900 World's Faire: The Face of Countless New Innovations

         This year at the World's Faire, the world was blown away by up-and-coming new inventors along with old favorites. Once again, Tesla has amazed us with his cutting-edge genius. Over the past 50 years, he has come up with such crazy ideas as what he calls the radio, the motorcycle, and AC power transmission. What this radio does is it receives a signal through the air- which can neither be seen, felt, nor heard- and it converts this signal to sound, specifically music. This motorcycle is a wild contraption, similar to a bicycle with an automobile's engine inside, powering the pedaling for you. Lastly, his AC power transmission is a much more efficient way to transfer energy across long distances. Some other new inventors have stepped into the arena this past year as well, such as Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen. Mr. Roentgen's lasting achievement will be his research into the field of medical analysis, specifically what he refers to as "X-rays". What these X-rays do is quite complicated, and not even fully understood by Mr. Roentgen himself. However, they can be used to take photographs of the bones inside a living creature. His invention's medical applications would be extremely beneficial. Overall, this year's World's Faire brought us many revolutionary new innovations, that will forever change the way we interact and thrive in the world.

My Visit to the World's Faire

I visited the World's Faire in Paris, France yesterday and today. I think the most exciting thing I came across was on the first day, when I found this new mode of transportation called the bicycle. It is an odd thing with two (and sometimes four) wheels, and in order to make it move one has to sit on it and push the pedals with their legs. I tried one out for myself, but it was very difficult and I kept getting the feeling that I was going to fall off. The man at the booth, Mr. William Dover, rode one of these contraptions with such ease that I believed there must have been some kind of sorcery going on! Alas, I kept on trying to ride this bicycle, and I eventually was able to ride all the way around the faire. Once I was able to do it the first time, each time after that was exceptionally easy, and it seems that riding a bicycle is one of those things that once one learns to do it, he does not soon forget.

On the second day, I also discovered another interesting invention. When I first saw this strange item they call 'the lightbulb', I was convinced that it was witchcraft. After seeing Mr. Dover ride the bicycle with such ease and then proceeding on to find a little bulb of glass creating light, you can't blame me for attributing it to sorcery! The lightbulb was simply a thin piece of glass shaped to form a sort of sphere, with a few tiny wires on the inside of it. However, with the flip of a switch, the man at the booth was able to fill the tiny bulb of glass with light! His name was Mr. Thomas Edison, and I would be lying if I said that people didn't believe he was a fraud. But, he let anyone who wanted to flip the same switch do so, and then we all saw for ourselves that this lightbulb was, in fact, real. Perhaps one day I will be able to get some light bulbs of my own to put throughout my house, because carrying around a candle at night can become quite tedious and has led to many accidental fires.

The World's Faire was such an interesting and exciting event to attend, and I am so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to do so. I came across so many new inventions that I never thought would be possible to create, and after seeing them all I am so anxious for years to come. I can't wait to tell all my family back home about the people I met and the things I witnessed, and I really hope I will be given the chance to attend the World's Faire again next year.

The World's Faire

While I expected my visit to the World’s Faire in Paris to be informative and inspirational, I had no idea what a life-changing event it would be. Being fortunate enough to be living in such a time of tranquility and peace, I was able to enjoy awe-inspiring beauty in all realms, from the scientific to the artistic.

The world is becoming smaller and smaller, as we come together to share our modern innovations. The gallery of machines displayed technology from all parts of the world. As the power of electricity has been harnessed, the electric light bulb carried the show. Not only was Edison’s light bulb featured in various displays, it in fact lit up the entire museum. In particular, the Eiffel Tower itself was lighted with a gigantic external light fixture, making it a beacon for the entire city of Paris. In keeping with the idea of the world becoming a smaller place, the invention of the telephone by Bell and Watson evidenced a new world of cheap, fast, and universal communication. No longer would distance separate ideas. Similarly, beautiful creations of sound and video would now be permanent, thanks to the twin inventions of Edison: the phonograph and the moving picture machine. At the same time the world is in a rare state of peace, technology has brought to the world the ability to share and enjoy our good fortune.

The World’s faire displayed the latest and greatest of artistic endeavors. Of special note was the display of the modern artistic style known as Art Nouveau. Great artists such as Alphonse Mucha and Antonio Gaudí displayed their works. Their works entailed intricate designs focusing on a more "natural form." Art began to feel and look a bit more realistic through its greater depth and applied to creations such as jewelry, furniture and architecture. The intricate linearity and the flowing curves demonstrated a beauty of the natural world, so appropriate at this historic time of world peace. The idea that form should follow function was a memorable learning opportunity for me.

Finally, being able to witness these creations of beauty along with people from all corners of the globe made the day especially meaningful. Countries no longer hide their creations, but instead share it with the rest of the world. Will today signify a future of continued peace and harmony? I cannot say. But I do know that this the hope off all guests who were fortunate enough to visit the Paris World’s Faire.

The past few days have been incredible. I have seen and experienced things that I never would have thought even existed! The excitement started on the first day of the World Faire. I made my way to one of the colossal buildings that held the exhibits and took a peak inside. Before I knew what was happening, I found myself neck deep in some of the most fascinating things you could think of. The first thing I saw that really caught my eye was a display of a man by the name Luther Burbank. He grew up on a farm and did not have the highest education, but nonetheless he created so many different types of plants. He made all these new things by taking two different plants and growing them together, or something of the sort. As I made my way across the fairground, I smelled an off scent, something bad to be sure. This only drew my curiosity however and I made my way over to discover the source of the smell. I found an outdoor exhibit where they had large containers of fuel which appeared to be connected to these small metal tubes that were pointed straight up. The apparatus itself was very strange looking, but what happened next really took my breath away. The man operating the thing let the gas flow through the metal end bit, and then made a spark above it and it lit on fire! Now this itself was impressive but what took the cake was that the fire could be adjusted. It was anywhere from a lovely orange to a fierce blue color. To summarize my experience at the Worlds Faire, I would say that it was a collection of some of the strangest yet most intriguing things in the world and I would not hesitate to go back again because the things there are simply amazing.

World Faire Diary

After visiting the World Faire today, I know a lot more about the history of my country, and where the things I use daily come from. I learned about Luther Burbank, the "mad botanist", and how his improvement of the potato, (the Burbank potato) helped people in the Irish Potato famine due to its ability to resist disease. I moved on to look at some Nouveau Artwork, or "new art" in French. These artworks were very intricate and had very detailed designs of naturally shaped things like flowers and plants. It was a new style of artwork that was meant to be used as decorations.
I was getting pretty hungry after looking at the artwork so I went to grab a quick snack. Food like popcorn, Dr. Pepper and hot dogs were being sold at the World Faire. At the cotton candy stand, I learned that cotton candy, one of my favorite treats, was invented in 1897!
Being interested in medicine, I found myself wandering over the the medical booth. I was impressed by the amount of improvements had been made during the transition from the 18th to 19th centuries. I was so shocked to learn about the way medicine used to be before 1800, and how people used alcohol to sedate the patients. I could not imagine living before things like x-rays, anesthesia, and the other medical advancements we have today!
Overall, today was a very interesting day, and now I know so much more about where things came from, and how they came to be.

My Trip to the World's Faire

Going to the world's fair is an experience that I have felt like none other. For the beginning of my trip, I decided to stop by the exhibit on the overview of the Food here. It was a very interesting exhibit. I learned that there was such thing as cotton candy! Ah, what a delectable treat. It feels as soft as a cloud to the touch, but one you lick it it disappears! If I ever an in Tennessee I have to make sure to stop by and get some more of that delicious treat. Also in the food exhibit, I learned of popcorn. Another amazing treat. Apparently it's made from corn! This tastes especially good when you put butter on it. Throughout the exhibit I tried many more amazing foods such as oysters, steaks, and cheese. My favorite part, however, has to be the first time I tried Dr. Pepper. It seems like just an ordinary cola, but actually so much more. I reckon I drank a whole bottle before the people told me to put it down!

On the second day, I visited the exhibit explaining the numerous inventions of the Fair. I first learned of the battery, an extraordinary invention. Apparently that's the thing that makes my automobile go! I also saw the amazing telephone created by Alexander Graham Bell in person. I'm thinking of getting one. I've heard from other people that it a very convenient way of communicating with others. Other notable inventions I saw in this exhibit included the Typewriter, Light bulb, Elevator Brake, Radio, Phonograph, and X Rays to name a few. But the most interesting invention I saw there was the motorcycle by Nikola Tesla. It's like a bike, but motor powered so you can go speeds that rival an automobile. It's a groundbreaking invention, and I must get one once I get back.

Overall, I think that this trip was very interesting. I learned all about the hundreds of inventions these people have made, while also getting to try the delicious food! I definitely plan on attending next year!

Visiting the World's Faire

June 1889

Today I visited the World's Faire. It was in the beautiful city of Paris, France. I was rather hungry, so I first visited the food's booth. I tried 'cotton candy' for the first time and it was amazing. It melted in my mouth! I will definitely buy this treat again. Later, I found myself standing under the Eiffel Tower and I was awestruck. That led me to seek out the Eiffel Tower booth. I was surprised to find that it's the tallest building in the world!

Because I love hearing about the advances in medicine and like to stay up to date, I decided to visit the radiology booth. I learned all about the x-ray and all the applications that radiation has are amazing. However, I found that it comes with many health concerns, so I will be sure to warn my colleagues. Following up with what I found about radiology, I visited the advances in vaccines and medicine booths. I was surprised to find that life expectancy has improved (woohoo!), but a disease known as cancer has become a prominent issue. However, I can relax a little bit because vaccines for diseases such as typhoid fever and cholera have finally been discovered. 

Overall, visiting this world's faire was a marvelous experience. I am proud so say that I am part of such an innovative era. I can't wait until the next world's faire here in 1900! 

Visiting the World Fair

      I was exploring the stands and I came across a both with a man talking into some kind of stick. Naturally I was curious and went over to him. He told me it was a telephone. The device he was speaking into let him communicate, verbally, with men anywhere. He talked about how the sounds is transmitted and something about wires but it flew by me. The idea that could talk to anyone anywhere was tremendous and it engulfed me for the rest of the day.

 

      Alas, I continued exploring the fair. On my second day, I came across the radio and lightbulb. The new lightbulbs seemed extraordinary they could burn for so long. The most amazing invention I saw was without a doubt the motorcycle. It resembled a metallic horse with wheels. Like a cart that could be driven. It was extraordinary.

(Kyle S)

My third day there I came across these interesting clothes. Tough blue pants made for the casual workers. These blue jeans were being marketed for those men as reliable. They seemed quite nice in fact. I also saw 

these interesting wheels, caterpillar tracks. The both displaying them explained how they were invented by a Russian army captain for traversing hard terrain.

(AJ Uppal & Keenan)

The World's Faire

At the World Faire today, there was an abundance of technology exhibits and architecture examinations. To art displays and functioning steam machinery, the inventive minds at the World's Faire really made it a special event. Firstly, there were samplings of a new beverage called Cola, which was exquisite, although the man told us to not try more than a few sips. But my sampling had soon ceased as a shining light caught my eye, an Edison light bulb. It was brighter than what I'd imagined it to be, of course only hearing about it but never seeing it. The light must have shot a star in my eye for I could not see much for a few minutes afterwards.

After my confusion and daze, there was Alexander Graham's wildly advanced telegram. The technology seemed from a world other than our own, but the handset was familiar. Afterwards, I saw a steam-powered tricycle, and, amazingly enough, it worked. Would be a pain, however, to keep it running.
I headed over to the architecture and art hall just further down. We saw intricate art designs that took advantage of the size of the canvas, calling it "total art".  We also examined the people behind these artworks, such as Alphonse Mucha and Antonio Gaudi. Also on display was the authentic blueprints and example of total art usage on architecture using intricate weaving designs to create grandiose structures.

World's Faire

Today I visited the World's Faire. The first exhibit I went to was about radiography, where I learned that Henri Becquerel discovered natural radioactivity while he was investigating properties of fluorescent mineral. I also discovered that the first use of X-rays were for an industrial application, and they were also used by battlefield physicians to find bullets in wounded soldiers. Later, I visited the booth about automobiles in the nineteenth century. Here, I learned that the nineteenth century was a time of great technological advancement, especially for the automotive industry. This industry was refined to create the modern gasoline-powered vehicles and it also caused a giant boom of popularity for personal automobiles. Later on, I visited the exhibit about medicine. There I learned that during the 19th century, blood transfusions and X-rays were introduced. The X-rays helped identify diseases early, and they increased knowledge in the development of diseases. Also during this time, there was a breakthrough of surgical anesthesia, which made surgery more plausible and important. From 1880 to 1980, life expectancy jumped about twenty years. After finishing with this booth, I moved on to learn about the first bicycle. While visiting this booth, I learned that there were seven types of bicycles. These are the Dandy Horse, draisene, velocipede, three and four wheelers, muchaux, high wheel bicycle, and safety bicycle. The Dandy Horse was created by Baron Karl Von Drais, and the vehicle was the first to use two wheels in tandem. It was introduced in Paris in 1818. Lastly, I was drawn to an exhibit about fireworks. Here, I learned that the invention of fireworks led to the invention of pyrotechnic weaponry. Also, engineers used the explosives in fireworks to make a crude gunpowder catapult. In terms of land warfare, fireworks were attached to "ground rats." I learned a lot of new and interesting information from all of these exhibits, and they all helped give me a deeper understanding of the late nineteenth century.

Day at the World's Faire

Today, I had the amazing opportunity to visit the World's Faire. My first stop of the day were the fascinating technology booths and exhibits. The first booth I was able to explore housed the first telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell. It was so incredible witnessing the amazing innovations he had made and seeing the technology work! They even let people like me test out the amazing invention, and I was able to talk to someone on the telephone! I can't wait for the day that normal people have such advanced technology. I also got to see a new type of clothing called "jeans". They were so comfortable and seemed very sturdy for work pants. Another amazing invention I witnessed was the battery. It was rechargeable and provided power, which was very interesting to see in action. I also got to see the typewriter, a mechanical writing device that printed words on paper so that you did not have to write them by hand. It was very hard to type because the letters were in such strange places!
After the technology exhibits, I was quite hungry and went to check out the food. I tried many new things such as hot dogs, which were very delicious, and strange things like peanut butter, which was sticky and hard to swallow. There was also an amazing snack called popcorn, which was salty and very delicious. All in all, the World's Faire was one of the best experiences I've ever had, and I got to see and try some amazing new things.

World Fair!

     At the fair there were so many new inventions and innovations, it was hard to take it all in! There was this wondrous new invention that they called the light bulb, and it ran on electricity. It will revolutionize the way we light up our homes and the streets, and soon the entire world will be covered in light. These new light bulbs can last up to 40 hours under optimal conditions, but new advancements are being made to make them last up to a year! I am excited to have lightbulbs in my house and will get them as soon as they are available for the public. If anything, they would make good lighting for parties!

    Today I found this marvelous invention named the bicycle. It has two wheels and you can use these things they called pedals to propel yourself forward. It looked so ridiculous from a distance I just had to try it out and see what was going on! It was much easier to ride it than expected though, I fully expected for it to tilt over to one side, but two tries in I was riding it like a pro. It still looks ridiculous and it is quite dangerous as evidenced by the scrapes on my knees, but it was still great fun and I might get one for one of annoying in-laws in the hope that they fall and get injured.

    All that walking around made me hungry, and my nose has lead me to the food courts where there were foods from around the world. There were a lot of fair foods, from pie to this new thing called a hot dog. Very convenient, you can carry it in one hand and bring it around to continue seeing the rest of the fair! There was also a lot of authentic Chinese food there, and I had tofu for the first time. It tasted... interesting, I want to try it again later. I also found this thing called "popcorn" where they heated up dry corn kernels and they turned into this white, salty tasting thing. I am actually heating up some oil right now to try it myself and try to figure out how it works. That was my experience at this years World Fair, and I hope to go to the next one to see what will be there!

A Day at the World's Fair

Today I saw many wondrous inventions, but none so impressive as the booth on the advancements of modern medicine. I first went to a booth where I saw inventions like the X-Ray allowed doctors to catch diseases much earlier, save countless lives, and increased knowledge of diseases all over the world. This medical advancement, along with a myriad of others, transformed 19th century medicine from sloppy surgeries into a more professional and efficient environment.

The next booth I visited was one about Alexander Graham Bell, and the invention of the telephone. This incredible machine allows people to communicate over enormous distances, a large improvement to the telegraph, which required expertise and mastery of the Morse Code.  This machine was very complex, and something that I would never expect to see in my lifetime!

Another wondrous booth I visited was one about photography. It described the invention of the Kodak camera by George Eastman, an American inventor, and his quest to make photography "as easy as a pencil"... which he did! The Kodak camera created the opportunity for the common person to partake in the complicated process of photography with only the device and the click of a button! This photography further evolved into film, with frames being projected rapidly one after the other, so people can watch moving pictures, a truly amazing invention!

The last booth I encountered was one about art nouveau, also known as "new art". This style became popular during the Belle Epoch, and the movement was led by Alphonse Mucha, a Czech artist, and a spaniard name Antonio Gaudi. These styles encouraged design reform and promoted new materials and innovation, and encouraged individualism and creation in various styles. Although all of these booths were amazing, none were such as the one of the Art nouveau!

World's Faire

Today I went to the 1889 World's Faire in the beautiful Paris, France.By traveling through the different exhibits and booths, I was exposed to many new cultures and amazing inventions that I had never heard of. In particular, I ate some food called a hot dog made of beef that was an extremely tasty cheap snack for me. Walking through art galleries, I saw a beautiful gallery filled with this new genre of art called Art Nouveau, which had its roots right here in the City of Lights. I saw the fascinating new elevators that now have brakes that took me all the way to the top of the magnificent Eiffel Tower, the true centerpiece of the faire. Finally, I noticed that all the rooms were illuminated at night by these new things called lightbulbs that shine up a room making a small fire inside a glass bulb hanging from the ceiling. I saw a demonstration of a new tool that harnesses x-rays to make a bone structure picture of a real human body. This will be a huge advancement to doctors and the medical field! I hope to come back here another year to see all the wonders that the world is creating together.





















I pranced into the 1889 World's Faire on a day that bled sunshine and one in which the sky appeared to beam at me with a glamour, with a morose attitude, as I was a desiree towards staying home and whiggling my mother's petty wop she bought for me last weekend back in Dublin. Fortunately, the second I walked in I was met with the delightful surprise of delicious meat cylinders being hugged inside these odd-shaped bread things. Now with a full stomach, I walked onwards and was greeted by an amazing sight; I could not believe my eyes! It was this futuristic out of this time-frame building constructed from interconnecting pillars. It rose above my eyes like a cloud would block out the sun on a cloudy day; it was simply breathtaking, and extraterrestrial. On I went, and I tried this strange drink that seemed to tickle the back of my throat with these fizzy, somewhat spicy bubbles. "Soda" they called it, and I was not too keen on it as I felt it was a threat to my imminent health, but it was fascinating to say the least. The final thing I tried was the cotton candy, which I simply fell in love with. It was like eating a cloud made of pink sugar; it brang me up to heaven. I cannot wait to go to the 1990 World's Faire next year!

At the World's Faire

I first went to the booth about Alexander Bell, the inventor of the telephone and founder the American Scientific Journal. The telephone allows people to communicate over long distances, an improvement to the older telegraph because it doesn't require knowledge of morse code. Bell patented the telephone in 1876. The challenge was to convert intermittent currents into continuous currents, which Bell eventually achieved through the use of electrical wires and a routing network. Along with the telephone, Bell also invented the Graphophone and the hydroplane fins, which improved the phonograph and helped aquatic vessels, respectively.

I then went to the modern medicine booths – one of the most impressive exhibits there. There was an x-ray machine, which allowed doctors to catch diseases quickly and more effectively, and save lives. It also increased knowledge of diseases all over the world, which transformed 19th-century medicine – no longer will doctors use sloppy surgeries, but the profession is becoming more pristine and precise.

The art nouveau booth was the most magnificent of them all, using superfluous curves and intricate linear designs in natural form, a "new art" that became prominent during the Belle Epoch. Alphonse Mucha, a famous Czech artist is a leader of this art style along with Antonio Gaudí from Spain, who worked with individualized and distinctive styles. This style created design reform, trying to create an international style based on decor and promoting harmony in creation with new materials and innovation.

The last booth was about photography, the invention of the Kodak camera by George Eastman, an American inventor. His quest was to make photography "as easy [to use] as a pencil" (and he succeeded). The Kodak Camera allows the common person to partake in the complicated art of photography just by clicking a button. Kodak photography eventually evolved into film, and frames were stitched together one after another to create a moving image – an amazing invention!

World's Faire

Today at the World's Faire, I saw many different and interesting exhibits. First, I went to a Fine Arts exhibit in which I learned about varying movements including impressionism and symbolism. Impressionism is a prominent style which emphasizes bright colors and sketchy strokes while symbolism expresses the emotions and ideas of the artist. Another topic I learned about was Romanticism which stresses dark colors, dramatic contrast, and patriotic themes. Some of the famous artists I learned about include Pierre Bonard and Paul Signac who were both French painters. It was really interesting to realize how art increased literacy rates, encouraging people to read newspapers and articles.

The next exhibit I went to informed by about the bicycle. The bicycle was inspired by the "dandy horse" which was made solely out of wood. It was fascinating to know that there was an entirely separate bicycle made for women. The classic bicycle known as the "Penny Farthing" bicycle could be ridden at high speeds because the front wheel was much larger than that of a normal bicycle.

Another exhibit I attended was called "Art Nouveau." I learned about the concept of "New Art" and the attempts made to create a more international style. Some notable artists such as Alphonse Mucha and Antonio Gaudí were influential towards artists today as they reflected individualized and distinctive styles. It was also interesting to know that this design reform was a reaction to the Industrial Revolution by promoting harmony and the new innovations.

The last exhibit I visited taught me a lot about the construction of the Eiffel Tower. I learned that it was built by Gustavus Eiffel in a competition to build the faire's entrance. To build the Eiffel Tower, workers used new methods such as puddle irons, taking more than two years to finish the project. Additionally, there were five elevators built to help people reach the top of the tower safely. It eventually built value as a radiotelegraph station, and now has a world-renowned legacy.

A Day at the World Faire.

Today, I went to the World Faire and had a great experience. The booths were lined with colorful art pieces and inventions. The first booth that caught my eye was the art section. I saw many different kinds and styles of art used. Romanticism, symbolism and detailed art were the most common. I also saw a style called "Art Nouveau" which was very popular in the 20th century. The materials used to make the artifacts were varied and in abundance.
The booths were not only lined with art but also food and historical inventions. The Eiffel Tower was a major exhibit that I enjoyed and learned its historical significance. The elevator looked very advanced and efficient for going to the top of the tower. The food at the booths was delicious. Inventions like the typewriter, the portable battery, better and efficient communication systems, and transportation were also displayed in the faire. They were fantastic! They looked very similar to the devices we have today.

World's Faire Visit

Today I went to the World's Faire. I had to take a boat all the way across the English channel to get to Paris. When I got there, I was blown away by the amount of new food that I had never seen before. There were apples dipped in sugar, sausages in between bread, and tea that was chilled with ice!

The French had built the "Eiffel Tower" just for the fair, which was built for the anniversary of the French Revolution a hundred years before. It was huge! I heard that it is the tallest building ever build, which was incredible! There were "elevators" that could be used to transport people higher in the building so we didn't have to take the stairs.

I also saw a booth that contained a "light bulb" which would use electricity to create a light source. It was a lot like the candles we have at home, but it could be turned on and off with the flip of a switch.

I also saw a new "telephone" that could be used like a telegraph, except you could actually hear the person as they talked to you! I could talk with someone all the way across the world, instantaneously! This will take out the inconvenience of needing a telegraph delivered to you, if you can afford to have one of these "telephones" in your own home.

Finally, I saw an electricity booth. A guy named Nikola Tesla has invented a new form of electricity, alternating current, or AC. It is said that it is much more efficient at transferring large amounts of power over longer distances, and could be made into a "grid" that thousands or millions of people could tap into in order to get electricity for new inventions of the time, like light bulbs and telephones.

World's Faire

World's Faire Journal

Today, I went to the world faire and learned about many new inventions that can advance the world around us. The first one I learned about was the bicycle. I learned that the bicycle was inspired by the "dandy horse" that was made completely out of wood. One fact I found interesting about this was that there was an entirely separate bicycle that was made solely for women. The classic bicycle was the "Penny Farthing" bicycle, where the front wheel was very big and could ride at very high speeds. Another interesting booth I visited had to do with Fine arts. I learned about many different artistic movements including symbolism, which was very popular at the time. Symbolism expresses more emotions than Impressionism, which was another popular style, which included brighter and sketchier colors and strokes. Another topic I learned about at the Fine Arts booth was about Romanticism. This stresses dark colors and contrast that were also very nationalistic and patriotic. There were many influential artists that shaped the view of Fine Arts at the time. These included Pierre Bonard and Paul Signac. One aspect I found interesting was that the development of fine arts at the time increased literacy rates and encouraged people to read more. Another interesting booth I visited had to do with the building and development of the Eiffel Tower. I learned that the Eiffel Tower was built by Gustavus Eiffel in a competition to build an entrance to the faire. The construction of the monument used methods including puddle irons, and took a little over two years to complete construction. Because many people wanted to go to the top of the tower, they built five original elevators to help people safely reach the higher levels. It eventually built value as a radiotelegraph station, and now has a world- renowned legacy. The last and final booth I visited was called "Art Nouveau". At this booth, I learned more about artistic styles that were more international, and the concept of "New Art". Many influential artists contributed to this movement including Alphonse Mucha and Antonio Gaudí. They both had very individual and unique styles that defined their international art. Their legacy lived on, as they still inspire many artists today. One aspect I found interesting was that this newly developed design concept was created as a reaction to the Industrial Revolution since it included new innovations and promoted cohesiveness.

My Day at the World's Faire

Today was the final day of the World's Faire -- even though our steamboat was delayed, we managed to come just in time to see all of the booths we wanted to. It was brilliant to stand in Paris, the city of my heart, and see the skyline utterly changed by the beauty of the Eiffel Tower and its peers. I saw a brilliant machine that could take photographs of the insides of our very bodies! The implications are simply marvelous -- now we can know where these cancerous growths exist inside the body without having to cut open the patient. I also had the privilege of witnessing yet greater iterations upon the lightbulb, these ones largely innovations upon Edison's brilliant design. Never were my father and his ancestors able to write under such good, safe, and easy light over the courses of their entire lives, but we are seeing yet greater potential already. On a lighter note, I was also able to see innovations in one of my favorite areas -- food! The fair was home to such culinary wonders as so-called "cotton candy" that tastes like sweetened cotton, and, even better -- "popped corn!" The crunchiness and the brilliant little salty flavor -- I won't be eating anything that delicious anytime soon. My children were eager to see the art booth, and they dragged me into it to discover that my good friends, the Impressionists, have made quite an impression! Never before have the impressionists been given so much credit for their work, and it was heartwarming to see the visitors to the World's Faire receive them so well. A new and fascinating development was to be seen at the Art Nouveau booth, however, where I enjoyed seeing their "flat"-styled art. It seemed to me that I was seeing brilliant, futuristic art come to life before my eyes when I watched one of the painters demonstrate his techniques. I'm glad to have gone to the World's Faire; it seems that I was able to witness the future of our worldly culture today.

Shirley's Day at the World's Faire

Today, I went to the World's Fair, and I saw some amazing things.

First, I went to a photography booth. There were things called a "camera" that was displayed and it can capture a scene and put it onto a piece of paper. Before, cameras were very complicated, but this camera, the Kodak camera, just involves pressing a button. It's so simple that we, the general public, can all use it. There was even a camera that can display moving objects. It does this by rapidly switching images.
Then I went to a exhibit on technological advancements. There were lots of cool inventions, such as elevator breaks and new and improved padlocks. But most impressively, there was a light bulb that could burn for a long time. There were also radios which could send messages over a long distance and records which can take down a sound and play it back.
I also went to the Eiffel Tower. It was so tall! We went up through an elevator and got to see a very good view of Paris at the top.
I was also equally impressed when I went to see the exhibit on vaccine. It is absolutely marvelous. Did you know now we can avoid getting sick from cholera? Imagine that! Just a few decades ago, so many people had died from cholera. However, now we know that keeping good sanitation and vaccines, which Louis Pasteur first discovered, can prevent you from getting sick.

World's Faire Foods

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by Lucas Wai, Christy TOrres, Alexander Bertrand

Sam Joffe World's Faire

Today I went to the 1889 World's Faire in the beautiful Paris, France.By traveling through the different exhibits and booths, I was exposed to many new cultures and amazing inventions that I had never heard of. In particular, I ate some food called a hot dog made of beef that was an extremely tasty cheap snack for me. Walking through art galleries, I saw a beautiful gallery filled with this new genre of art called Art Nouveau, which had its roots right here in the City of Lights. I saw the fascinating new elevators that now have brakes that took me all the way to the top of the magnificent Eiffel Tower, the true centerpiece of the faire. Finally, I noticed that all the rooms were illuminated at night by these new things called lightbulbs that shine up a room making a small fire inside a glass bulb hanging from the ceiling. I saw a demonstration of a new tool that harnesses x-rays to make a bone structure picture of a real human body. This will be a huge advancement to doctors and the medical field! I hope to come back here another year to see all the wonders that the world is creating together.

World's Faire

     
Lucas Wai, Christy Torres and Alex Bertrand
       Today, I have witnessed some extraordinary things. New culinary wonders have been introduced to the world, including cotton candy, hot dogs, iced tea, and candied apples. Who knows what will be the next discovery?
     
Sam Veytser, Alex Wong, and Avi Varghese
       Today, I have witnessed some extraordinary things. New automotive wonders have been introduced to the world, including coal powered motorcycles, oil fired cars, and tractors. Who knows what will be the next discovery?

Alisha Mirapuri, Savita Govind
       Today, I have witnessed some extraordinary things. New scientific wonders have been introduced to the world, including x-ray applications for the medical field, partial pressures, and proprties of cathode rays. Who knows what will be the next discovery?

Shirley Cheng, Saee Nasikkar
       Today, I have witnessed some extraordinary things. New changes in art techniques have been introduced to the world, including tapestries, glass art, and architecture. Who knows what will be the next discovery?

World´s Faire: The Race for Weaponry - Payton Fong & Riley Griner

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World's Faire

Today I went to the World Faire. The first booth that I went to was by Shirley and Saee. They displayed a new style of art that I have never heard before, called Art Nouveau. I saw displays full of Art Nouveau, showcasing examples of Art Nouveau. There was a tapestry called Five Swans by Otto Eckman. There was also a piece of jewelry called the Dragonfly Lady Corsage Ornament by Rene Lalique. Art Nouveau is very beautiful. Then I went to another booth by Nadia Ghaffari and Aevia Trainor. They had a lot of food and had some very interesting activities about food. Some of the food there was funnel cakes, hot dogs, hamburgers, iced tea, and cotton candy. They were all very delicious! A very interesting activity was a pie-eating contest. It was very interesting to watch. Next, I found another interesting booth about Automobiles by Sam Veytser, Alex Wong, and Avi Varghese. It displayed many automobiles that I have never heard of like a motorcycle, a car, and a tractor. It was very interesting to see how they all ran, when they were made, who made it. It seems a little hard to use in daily life, but I'm pretty sure, in the future, these automobiles will be very helpful. Finally, to end my day, I visited another booth about art by Sophia Palant, Lisa Deng, and Kathryn Garcia. I learned about the many movements of art like Impressionism, Symbolism, and Romanticism. I looked at more beautiful art. Today was a very fun and interesting day and I hope to come to the World Faire again sometime in the future! 

World Faire

Today I went to the World's Faire! It was in the beautiful city of Paris, France, and I traveled all the way from Oxford to see it. It was definitely worth the long travel. I saw hundreds of stands all selling different things. What first caught my eye was the beautiful art works that were displayed in front of shops. It displayed people in settings with lots of things going on and the eye is always attracted to the linear designs and ornate patterns. I also enjoyed the variety of food that were displayed there. A famous botanist, Burbank, had some of his famous foods to buy like the disease resistant potato and the Snowbank berry. Some of the novel technologies of the recent years were also on display, though they were too expensive for most. This included the electric oven, blue jeans, and even a refrigerator for food! It was also fascinating to hear about and even see some of the advancements that they have made in the medicinal field, like anesthesia, blood transfusions and x-rays. In the booths we also could grab food if we got hungry throughout the day. Foods from the US and all across Europe were displayed, and I really enjoyed trying an array of dishes. My favorites were the banana split and the hot dog.

My Time At the World's Faire

World Faire Diary

Booth #1: The Telegraph - Jack Lilygren and Chris Yip:

From this booth I learned that the radio utilizes waves to transmit wireless information. Essentially, a signal is converted to the desired form of a audio script in order to be effectively received and understood.

Booth #2: Food of the World Faire - Nadia Ghaffari and Aevia Trainor:
At Paris' Exposition Universelle in 1889, oysters and cheeses were sold and distributed. Generally, the World Faire's wide variety of exotic cuisines and delicacies paved the path for today's modern fair food.

Booth #3: Advancements in Common Technology - Cannon Wu and Brian Grenadier:
The 1889 World's Faire was the first to utilize Edison's incandescent light bulb. As the Eiffel Tower was so well lit, many people could enjoy the actual scenery of the tower at night, rather than only seeing a dark outline of it. This phenomenon essentially paved the way towards Paris being known as the "City of Lights."

Booth #4: The Impact of Inventors and Their Inventions - Jake Jakimsen and Matthew Carpenter:
The presence of various innovations of common inventions helped to advance the world's overall threshold of technology and scientific findings. For instance, the invention of the lightbulb, along with the advancements made in circuit technology, essentially allowed for an increased rate of daily use among the common people in terms of electrical components and inventions.

World's Faire

Today, I went to the World’s Faire, and was astounded at the variety of innovations there.

Booth #1: by Nadia and Aevia

There were many different innovations in the food category such as pie-eating contests, funnel cake, oysters, cheese, cold meat, popcorn, hot dogs, and banana splits.

Also, Dr. Pepper, hamburgers, ice cream cones, and peanut butter. The amount of new items here is insane! This is going to revolutionize food for the future. And imagine what we’ll be able to do with a light bulb! Now, we’ll be able to navigate and do tasks in the night.

Booth #2: by Aubteen and Caley

There are a huge number of inventions at the World’s Faire - including Coca Cola, the Bunsen Burner, and the world’s first electric lightbulb!

Booth #3 : Nao and Patrick

I can’t believe my eyes… a portable camera that anyone can use! What an intriguing invention, anyone can use a camera, as easy as using a pencil, just pressing a button! I have no idea what this photoengraving is, but it looks interesting, pointalism without human hand! Is modern science going too far? The next thing I saw was scary, I must admit I fear it, a camera that can hold lots of time! It takes enough photos to make a video! I fear it will capture our soul

Booth #4: Carissa Anyka and Suzanna

I bicycle, a machine that powers us forwards, one of my favorite inventions, it’s a shame how Belgium gets the rubber for it though.

World's Faire Visit

Daniel Wang

Period 3

May 9, 1889

Today, I went around looking at different exhibits, and I learned so much about our advancement in vaccines! My brother recently got typhoid fever, and I had no clue what to do. Luckily, someone helped me get in touch with Almroth Edward during the adventure, and he gave me a free sample. He also showed me some different experiments in which he tested the efficacy of his new antitoxins. He showed me certain antitoxins which helped control the growth of toxins, and other ones which destroyed them all together, thereby staunching the flow of blood. All these vaccines are extremely helpful, and I hope my wife and son can survive for much longer than I ever will. However, conditions are bad, and Cholera had moved across the continent for awhile now. Luckily, the new and improved sewage system stopped Cholera from spreading like wildfire, but other diseases are still prevalent in Europe. Nevertheless, I am certain that the scientists will study into it and fix everything.

I needed a way to record my findings, and I found the Kodak Camera sold by George Eastman. Like Almroth, George gave me a free camera as well, and he was extremely excited when I tested it out. I worked really well - albeit I had to stand there for awhile - and I bought one for my wife as well. Afterward, I saw the LPCCP Type-1 MkII, a recorder which was used to film the first film. He tested it out, and I learned how it works. It used sensitized paper film and gelatin stripping film to capture images; it was not only a camera, but it also projected the images that it filmed. All in all, when I came home after my trip to the World Faire, I was really happy and I felt satisfied at what I found.

World's Faire

Today at the World Faire, I had the opportunity to visit amazing exhibits. My first stop on this adventure, was entitled "Art Nouveau". In this section I discovered the "New Art", and the attempt to create an international style. This was fascinating to see because before, art was subjective to each country, but we have taken strides to make it internationally appreciated. The second exhibit I explored, was centered around the advancements of the Belle Epoch. I saw coca-cola, the bunsen burner, electric lightbulb, and blue jeans. These are daily advancements that can significantly improve the daily lives of my family and I. The bunsen burner will allow us to cook food much faster and more efficiently, and blue jeans give us daily clothing that is comfortable yet sturdy. I was even able to try on one of the jeans! I then continued on to the food exhibit! In this exhibit, I saw foods I never even heard of before, like popcorn and the banana split. I never had such extravagant deserts like these, but I was lucky enough to try them out. The banana split was probably my favorite exhibit at the Faire! The last exhibit I went to was the Telephone booth. I can't even imagine calling someone on a phone! This phone is convenient, and is much more advanced than the telegraph. Overall, this was one of the best experiences I have had. I am very excited to attend another World Faire!

A Day at the World's Faire

A Day At the World's Faire

I saw so many cool modern exhibits at the World’s Fair in Paris last weekend.  I truly feel like I am living in the future of civilization, and it makes me excited and pleased.

Never before has any of my family been exposed to such glorious art work.  I feel like a new man, a rich one.  The abundance of art included Rembrandt’s impressionism, Monet’s bridge watercolor, and strange symbolistic art.  It really opened my eyes; I had never seen such creativity or art like that.  It felt revolutionary.  One painter, Pierre Bonnard was there! He spoke about his work and said that he actually painted from memory instead of from a view.  I collected several pieces of art; I can’t wait to display them in my home.

When lunch time rolled around, I was astounded at all the different options.  There were stands selling Ḯced cream- what a strange food.  It was tasted like frozen heaven.  It was sweet and melted a little bit on my hands.  I had a hot dog.  What a strange name! Don’t worry-- it is not a real dog.  It is a sausage in a soft bread bun--ingenious.  I didn’t even need a plate to hold it.

The electrical booths were really eye-opening. Never before has mankind witnessed the manipulation of electricity through wires to create energy and technical movement.  The light bulb can light up a room without having to light a candle. And they are making motors now to power cars instead of with horse power. I can't imagine not riding in a carriage--now I can drive or ride a bicycle. The bicycle seems really cool - a fast and easy way to get to work. The next thing you know, we will have robot assistants to help us with our daily needs and helping us travel.

My Day at the World's Faire - Lia Evard

Today I learned that the Belle Epoch was a time of peace and prosperity that lasted until World War I began in 1914. This time is sometimes referred to as the Second Industrial Revolution because inventors and engineers once again began to focus more on science and inventions. A major invention of this time was the Telegraph, which was developed in the 1830’s - 1840’s by Samuel Morse. It replaced Flag Signaling and was better because it didn’t depend on line of sight or weather. The system used Morse Code to pass messages along. It was later replaced by the radio, which uses an antenna, transmitter and receiver. Heinrich Hertz, Nikola Tesla, Ernest Alexanderson, and Guglielmo Marconi were important purveyors and advocates for the radio. There radio was exevntually outdated by the development of the modern telephone, which was an invention.

I also learned a lot about the Electrical Grid. In the late 19th century, there were 2 types of electrical grids: the AC and the DC. The AC grid stands for Alternating Current, while the DC Grid stands for Direct Current. The systems greatly impacted society by allowed normally, everyday people to reap the benefits of electrical power. This meant they could now use various inventions and mechanical systems, such as industrial inventions like lightbulbs and electrical motors. 

I really enjoyed learning about the Fine Arts at the World’s Faire. Despite the chaos of this time, a new era of arts was initiated and flourished in the late 19th century. The secularism of the time henoucrages the rise of many new realistic ideas. Art became available to the masses and new middle class finally began to play an important role in art. Monet, Renoir, Manet and Degas lead the impressionist movement. Their general motto was “a joy of life”.