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What infrastructure systems did Daniel Burnham supervise for the 1893 Worldâs Columbian Exposition?
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Daniel Burnham
Daniel H. Burnham.
As the director of works for the 1893 Worldâs Columbian Exposition, Daniel Burnham was responsible for overseeing the fair's essential infrastructure systems. These included:
- Transportation
- Sewage
- Clean water delivery systems1
In addition to these infrastructure responsibilities, Burnham managed the construction of approximately 150 buildings across more than 600 acres, leading a workforce of 10,000 men to complete the project in time for the fair's opening.1