Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition East portion of Lagoon. Gondolas and Swan Boat with passengers. Machinery & Electricity Building, Twin Tower Restaurants, and Colonnade visible to the northeast Overview BIE-class Unrecognized exposition Name Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition Area 180-acre Visitors 2,613,508 Location Country United States of America City Omaha Venue Kountze Park Coordinates 41°17′29″N 95°56′21″W / 41.2914798°N 95.9391403°W / 41.2914798; -95.9391403 Timeline Opening June 1, 1898 Closure November 1, 1898 The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition was a world's fair held in Omaha, Nebraska from June 1 to November 1 of 1898. Its goal was to showcase the development of the entire West, stretching from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast. The Indian Congress was held concurrently. Over 2.6 million people came to Omaha to view the 4,062 exhibits during the five months...