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By Marquette Regional History Center 1 min read

QUESTION: Part of the Michigan exhibits at the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago included images of gnomes. Where were they?

A. With illustrations of children eating peaches in the agricultural exhibit

B. Decorating the Mining Exhibit

C. Made of gingerbread in the cafe in the Michigan building

D. On top of the "World's Largest Load of Logs" outside the Forestry Hall

ANSWER: B, as part of an ornamental frieze, “representing the mythical Gnomes of the German miners." No food was allowed to be served in the Michigan building.

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