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A Century of Progress records
A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934 to commemorate the incorporation of the city in 1833. This collection consists of the extant operating records of A Century Progress World's Fair.
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Electrical industry historical murals at the General Electric House of Magic
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8 of the 14 huge pillars covered with murals depicting the story of the electrical industry. These pillars are located above the General Electric House of Magic (at lower left), and extend along the entire length of the balcony over the exhibit.
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1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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Murals above the General Electric exhibit
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Extending along the entire length of a balcony over the exhibit space is a series of thirteen huge pillars covered with murals which depict the story of the electrical industry. A lounge is located on the roof of the House of Magic.
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1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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Murals at the Octagon Hall inside the Century of Progress Hall of Science building.
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1933
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Century of Progress records
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Murals at the Octagon Hall inside the Century of Progress Hall of Science building.
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1933
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Century of Progress records
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Murals at the Octagon Hall inside the Century of Progress Hall of Science building.
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1933
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Century of Progress records
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University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
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Manuscript Collections
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Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Fairs & Exhibitions
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GE Publicity Department
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Hallenbeck
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Exhibition buildings
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Mural painting and decoration
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Corridors
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Exhibitions
2
Balconies
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Columns
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Electricity
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