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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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Eye-Level Exterior Photographs, 1933-1934
101 Images
The images depict people visiting outdoor exhibits, as well as the external surroundings of fair buildings.
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
Twenty-one Photographs of the Century of Progress, 1934-1935
21 Images
Images include shots of the fair by night, people on the main avenue, the Sky Ride, the Italian pavilion and the giant thermometer.
Date:
[1934-1935]
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access

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Collection Details

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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