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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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Enchanted Isle during construction
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Construction of large wooden figures for the Enchanted Island exhibit at the Century of Progress International Exhibition. Photo was taken in April of 1933, one month before the grand opening of the Fair.
Date:
1933
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Figurines at the Art & Costume Collection exhibit
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These figures are displaying costumes from Germany.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Figurines at the Art & Costume Collection exhibit
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These figures are displaying costumes from Sweden and Switzerland.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Figurines at the Art & Costume Collection exhibit
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These figures are displaying costumes from Greece and Italy.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Figurines at the Art & Costume Collection exhibit
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These figures are displaying costumes from Belgium and Austria.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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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