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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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Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Pictured here is a model of the Italian Ocean liner S.S. Rex. The Rex was launched in 1931 and operated until allied bombers destroyed the ship in 1944.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Seen here is the Italian State Tourist Information Office located in the Pavilion's auditorium room.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Seen here are photographs of the Via del Mare on display in the Pavilion's auditorium room.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Seen here is the north side of the Pavilion's auditorium room.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion with photos showing the Roman Capitol
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Interior view of the Italian Pavilion, photographic view of the Mussolini Forum in Rome.
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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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