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Sunday, March 8
David Owen The Legacy of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
2:30 pm doors open; 3:00 pm Lecture

Author David Owen examines how the groundbreaking water treatment and sanitation systems show-cased at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition transformed urban public health. He traces the ripple effects of these advancements, from the prevention of deadly epidemics to the shaping of modern infrastructure. The lecture underscores how visionary thinking from over a century ago continues to influence environmental and public health policy today.

Lecture tickets must be purchased in advance. Your order confirmation and e-ticket will be sent to you via email. On the day of the lecture, please plan to arrive at 2:30 pm and present your order confirmation e-mail or e-ticket and a Photo ID to the Kiosk Attendant.

Tickets may not be available on a walk-up basis. Tickets are valid for this lecture only. Tickets are non-refundable. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards or payments via PayPal.

If you need assistance or wish to purchase tickets as a gift, please call (561) 655-2833 ext. 300.

First, select Number of Guests, then click Book Now to select ticket types.

Event Details

Starts on:04/10/2026

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