We're bullying Cass into doing a Chicago-centric finale, y'all! It's the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (aka The Columbian Exposition but it's not about that jerk)! Together with special finale guest and Chicago tourism pro Jim Vozzella, we're exploring how we got, built, enjoyed and remember the fair. As is out finale custom, all three of us are bringing you a different slice of Chicago World's Fair pie on this, our SEASON 3 FINALE!

More on Jim

Jim Vozzella is a Chicago-based actor, improviser and Chicago tourism professional. Presently, you can catch him streaming comedy and creativity on Twitch with the Emmy Award Winning team of Project Adventure (@projectadventurelive) or as a part of Laugh Out Loud’s mainstage ensemble. Follow Jim at @jimmyvo5959 on Instagram and @jvozzella5959 on Twitter.

Our Lovely Guest, Jim Vozzella

Map of the Chicago Fire burn zone (for ref)

Daniel Burnham

Birds Eye View of The World’s Columbian Exposition v1

Currier and Ives Lithograph birds-eye view of the fair

Souvenir Map of Fair

Another rendering of the fair

OG Ferris Wheel designed by George Washington Gale Ferris

Inside the Palace of Fine Arts during fair

Exterior Palace of Fine Arts today (aka Museum of Science and Industry)

The Woman’s Building

1893 Parliament of the World's Religions mtg

Artistic rendering of Nancy Green "Aunt Jemima" at fair

Fair ticket booth today

Mayor Carter Harrison Sr

Harrison’s assassination in the news 1 and 2

HH Holmes

Holmes’ Murder Castle (safe for work)

Photo and cross section of murder castle (sfw)

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CREDITS:

Original Theme: Garreth Spinn

Original Art: Sarah Cruz

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Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.

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