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A Century of Progress memorabilia collection

A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934 to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Chicago in 1833. The A Century of Progress Memorabilia collection includes printed materials such as pamphlets, brochures, maps, photographs and souvenirs.

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Bird's Eye Exterior Photographs, 1933-1934

Pictures of the fair site taken from the air. Images include the avenue of flags, the transport and travel building and floating areas that encroached on the lake.

1933

Eye-Level Exterior Photographs, 1933-1934

The images depict people visiting outdoor exhibits, as well as the external surroundings of fair buildings.

1933

Lakeshore Photographs, 1933-1934

Photos taken from the lake, looking back at the fair.

1933

Night Photographs, 1933-1934

Photos of various fair buildings at night, including the floating band stand, the hall of science and light shows over the lake.

1933

Panoramic view of the Century of Progress site

Black and white panoramic photograph with labels pointing out the exhibits and facilities at the fair.

1934

Photograph album: photographs taken by Walter Roe

Black and white photos of the fair with handwritten notes below explaining what they show. Pictures include the avenue of flags, the Time and Fortune building, the travel and transport building and several aerial shots of the fair site.

1933

Photograph of Martha Nomden in front of Klompenmakery, Dutch Village 1933-1934

1933

Photographs of Century of Progress Band Shell, 1934

Pictures of the floating stand taken during a fashion show.

1934

Souvenir can

Piggy bank can made by the American Can Company and decorated with a color print depicting the fair site.

1933

Three lithographs signed by Allen Werry inscribed to Dr. Preston, 1934

Mounted sketches of the Belgium Village, Black Forest Village and the Old Curiosity Shop.

1934

Twenty-one Photographs of the Century of Progress, 1934-1935

Images include shots of the fair by night, people on the main avenue, the Sky Ride, the Italian pavilion and the giant thermometer.

1934

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