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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
25 Images
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.
Date:
[1933-1934]
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Century of Progress Pamphlets and Brochures, 1933-1934 (box 2, folder 4)
34 Text
Thirteen items. Includes publications created by Dromedary Gingerbread Mix, The Royal Scott Midland and Scottish Railway and Chrysler Motors. Also includes stationary for the Century of Progress International Exposition, 1933.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Panoramic view of the Century of Progress site
Image nop
Black and white panoramic photograph with labels pointing out the exhibits and facilities at the fair.
Date:
1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Photograph album: photographs taken by Walter Roe
29 Images
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.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access

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Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Fairs & Exhibitions
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